Shetland islands in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in january 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 24.5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
47% of time
25%
11%
8%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
47% of time
23%
9%
8%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
52% of time
21%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
45°F
32%
23%
20%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in january.
The climate of Shetland islands in january is very bad
In january in Shetland islands, the climate is wet (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 47°F. The minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Shetland islands is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2020.
Day length in Shetland islands in january is 06:36. Sunrise is at 08:57 and sets at 15:33.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands 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 | 29°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 44km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 24.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 72% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:36 | ||||
| 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 Shetland islands in january 2024:
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
43°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 49°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 Shetland islands:
| Lerwick 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 |
| Durness in january | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in january | very bad weather |
| Brora in january | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Macduff in january | very bad weather |
| Buckie in january | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in january:
Weather data for Shetland islands for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shetland islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shetland islands 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 Shetland islands.