Stornoway in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Stornoway in january 2025
The weather in Stornoway in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 38.8cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
17%
12%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
22%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
23%
15%
12%
Weather at 3am
45°F
35%
17%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Stornoway in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Stornoway in january.
The climate of Stornoway in january is very bad
The climate in january in Stornoway is wet (with 7.6in of rainfall over 14 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.8in of rainfall over 14 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city january. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Stornoway is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Stornoway in january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2021.
On this month of january, day length in Stornoway is generally 07:10. Sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset is at 16:10.
With a bad climate, the month of january is not the best time to go there in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Stornoway 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 | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 41km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 38.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.64km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:10 | ||||
| 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 Stornoway in january 2024:
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
40°F to 41°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Stornoway:
| Loch Maree in january | very bad weather |
| Skye in january | very bad weather |
| Ullapool in january | very bad weather |
| Portree in january | very bad weather |
| Applecross in january | very bad weather |
| Durness in january | very bad weather |
| Dingwall in january | very bad weather |
| Invergordon in january | very bad weather |
| Brora in january | very bad weather |
| Inverness in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Stornoway
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Weather data for Stornoway in january:
Weather data for Stornoway for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Stornoway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Stornoway 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 Stornoway.