January weather forecast
Oxford, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

Chilly January in Oxford, United Kingdom, features drops in temperature as cold as 1.4°C (34.5°F) and sporadic snowfall reaching 10mm (0.39") in volume. This beginning of the year period is characterized by cool conditioned weather, with frost being a common sight in the mornings. Expect reasonably cloudy skies and high relative humidity. Frequent rainfalls add to the wetness of the surroundings, with snow appearing occasionally. The increase in wind speed is also noticeable, providing a cool breeze along with the winter chill.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in January, during 12.9 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oxford, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 330mm (12.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Oxford, in January, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow. Throughout the year, in Oxford, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Oxford is 8h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Oxford, the average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Oxford?
Oxford, United Kingdom, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low of 1.4°C (34.5°F).
Is January cold in Oxford?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Oxford, is 6.3°C (43.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Oxford?
In January, the average relative humidity in Oxford is 90%.
How many days does it rain in January in Oxford?
In Oxford, United Kingdom, during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Oxford?
In Oxford, in January, during 2 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Oxford?
The average day length in January is 8h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Oxford?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Oxford have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 4.2h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oxford?
The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in January in Oxford?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average temperature in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average pressure in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average humidity in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average UV index in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in January - Oxford, United Kingdom
Average visibility in January
Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, June, September and November (8km).

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