The climate in Lancaster during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 7.4°C 45.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -2.8°C 27.1°F |
Average temperature | 2.3°C 36.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 88 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 10 days |
Sea temperature | 6.1°C 43°F |
Humidity | 67% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Lancaster in January 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | April | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
Wettest month: | August | 115mm 4.5ins |