Stromness Weather in January
What's the weather like in Stromness (Scotland) in January 2024?
The climate in Stromness during January can be summarized as cool and damp.
January is in the winter in Stromness and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 5.7°C 42.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1°C 33.7°F |
| Average temperature | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 110 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 24 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 27kph 17 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Stromness with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Stromness
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Stromness in January 2024.
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Stromness weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 126mm 5ins |
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