Motherwell Weather in January

What's the weather like in Motherwell (Scotland) in January 2024?

The climate in Motherwell during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Motherwell and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Motherwell weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.2°C 41.3°F
Nightly temperature -0.2°C 31.7°F
Average temperature 2.5°C 36.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 8.2°C 46.7°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Motherwell with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Motherwell

Motherwell average temperature in January

January rainfall

Motherwell average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Motherwell average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Motherwell in January 2024.

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Motherwell weather stats

Motherwell weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: November 109mm 4.3ins
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