Weather in Kirkcaldy in january 2025

The weather in Kirkcaldy in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 67.2cm

Weather at 6am
38°F

Clear/Sunny

21%

Cloudy

20%

Moderate rain at times

11%

Weather at 12pm
41°F

Cloudy

26%

Clear/Sunny

23%

Moderate rain at times

11%

Weather at 6pm
40°F

Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 3am
38°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Cloudy

17%

Snow showers

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkcaldy in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkcaldy in january.


The climate of Kirkcaldy in january is very bad

The climate in january in Kirkcaldy is wet (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days.

The climate is quite more than very fresh there january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kirkcaldy is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kirkcaldy in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.

In january in Kirkcaldy, the days on average last 07:36. Sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset is at 16:10.




Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkcaldy in january

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Highest record temperature 56°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 20°F
(2010)
Number of days at -32°F 7 day(s)
(23%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 46°F
Lowest sea temperature 43°F
Highest sea temperature 48°F
Wind
Wind speed 25km/h
Wind temperature 31°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 2.9in
Number of days with rainfall 5 day(s)
(17%)
Record daily rainfall 0.8in
(2010)
Snowfall 67.2cm
Other climate data
Humidity 88%
Visibility 8.75km
Cloud cover 54%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 6
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:34
Time of sunset 16:10
Length of day 07:36
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkcaldy in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 41°F
02-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
03-01-2024
Cloudy
40°F to 43°F
04-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
05-01-2024
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
41°F to 43°F
06-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 41°F
07-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 40°F
08-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
36°F to 40°F
09-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 40°F
10-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 41°F
11-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 40°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 38°F
13-01-2024
Overcast
38°F to 41°F
14-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 38°F
15-01-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 32°F
16-01-2024
Moderate snow
29°F to 36°F
17-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 31°F
18-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 32°F
19-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 40°F
20-01-2024
Overcast
40°F to 47°F
21-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 52°F
22-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 50°F
23-01-2024
Light rain
40°F to 52°F
24-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 49°F
25-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 49°F
26-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 50°F
27-01-2024
Cloudy
45°F to 47°F
28-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 52°F
29-01-2024
Cloudy
41°F to 47°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 43°F
31-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in january

Cities near Kirkcaldy:

Burntisland in januaryvery bad weather
Glenrothes in januaryvery bad weather
Methil in januaryvery bad weather
Edinburgh in januaryvery bad weather
Dunfermline in januaryvery bad weather
Cockenzie in januaryvery bad weather
Musselburgh in januaryvery bad weather
Prestonpans in januaryvery bad weather
North Berwick in januaryvery bad weather
Bo'ness in januaryvery bad weather
Anstruther in januaryvery bad weather
Livingston in januaryvery bad weather
Scotland in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Kirkcaldy in january:

Weather data for Kirkcaldy for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkcaldy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkcaldy can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkcaldy.


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