Lerwick in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lerwick in january 2025
The weather in Lerwick in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 27.4cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
22%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
23%
22%
15%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
25%
19%
13%
Weather at 3am
45°F
28%
21%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in january.
The climate of Lerwick in january is very bad
The climate in january in Lerwick is wet (with 6.9in of rainfall over 13 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.1in of precipitation over 13 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location the month of january. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Lerwick is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Lerwick in the month of january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2021.
On this month of january, day length in Lerwick is generally 06:43. Sunrise is at 08:53 and sets at 15:36.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 45km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 27.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.74km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 71% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:43 | ||||
| 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 Lerwick in january 2024:
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
41°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Lerwick:
| Shetland islands in january | very bad weather |
| Kirkwall in january | very bad weather |
| Orkney islands in january | very bad weather |
| Thurso in january | very bad weather |
| Wick in january | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in january | very bad weather |
| Durness in january | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Brora in january | very bad weather |
| Macduff in january | very bad weather |
| Buckie in january | very bad weather |
| Peterhead in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Lerwick
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Weather data for Lerwick in january:
Weather data for Lerwick for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lerwick. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lerwick 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 Lerwick.