ScotlandAverage weather for Thurso in January
It's cold in January in Thurso with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 5°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Thurso with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 4°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 7°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Thurso is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Thurso is 10°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
In January, there is an average of 103 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Thurso in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
7°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
9°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
6°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
103 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
20 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
2,6 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
2 days | 8 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 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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Daily Temperature in January in Thurso
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Thurso, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Thurso
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Thurso, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 20 days of precipitation in Thurso.
Daily Snowfall in January in Thurso
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Thurso, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Thurso
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Thurso, 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.
Temperature in January in Thurso over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Thurso, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Thurso over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Thurso, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Thurso per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Thurso, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Thurso
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Average weather in Thurso by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thurso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
