The weather in January in York

It's cold in January in York with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for York, England. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,7 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for York

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in York. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  York New York
Average temperature 7°C 5°C
Max. temperature 9°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 62 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 9 days 12 days
Total snowfall 1,7 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in York with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 6°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in York is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in York, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in York

Temperature in January in York over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in York, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in York

Total precipitation in January in York over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in York

Snowfall in January in York per year

Daily UV index in January in York

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in York, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in York by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.