Forfar in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Forfar in january 2025
The weather in Forfar in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 59.2cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
30%
22%
8%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
30%
23%
6%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Cloudy
33% of time
27%
22%
6%
Weather at 3am
38°F
25%
22%
20%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Forfar in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Forfar in january.
The climate of Forfar in january is very bad
In january in Forfar, the climate is wet (with 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.9in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Forfar is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Forfar in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 10 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 32% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Forfar is generally 07:30. Sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset is at 16:06.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Forfar in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 59.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:30 | ||||
| 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 Forfar in january 2024:
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
31°F to 36°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Forfar:
| Monifieth in january | very bad weather |
| Carnoustie in january | very bad weather |
| Arbroath in january | very bad weather |
| Dundee in january | very bad weather |
| Montrose in january | very bad weather |
| Blairgowrie in january | very bad weather |
| St Andrews in january | very bad weather |
| Perth in january | very bad weather |
| Inverbervie in january | very bad weather |
| Anstruther in january | very bad weather |
| Methil in january | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes 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 Forfar in january:
Weather data for Forfar for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Forfar. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Forfar 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 Forfar.