Skelmersdale Weather in January

What's the weather like in Skelmersdale (England) in January 2024?

The climate in Skelmersdale during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Skelmersdale and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Skelmersdale weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skelmersdale with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale average temperature in January

January rainfall

Skelmersdale average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale in January 2024.

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Skelmersdale weather stats

Skelmersdale weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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