Kirkcaldy in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkcaldy in january 2025
The weather in Kirkcaldy in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 67.2cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
21%
20%
11%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
26%
23%
11%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
23%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
28%
22%
17%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkcaldy in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkcaldy in january.
The climate of Kirkcaldy in january is very bad
The climate in january in Kirkcaldy is wet (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kirkcaldy is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kirkcaldy in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
In january in Kirkcaldy, the days on average last 07:36. Sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset is at 16:10.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkcaldy in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 67.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:36 | ||||
| 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 Kirkcaldy in january 2024:
38°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
43°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Kirkcaldy:
| Burntisland in january | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in january | very bad weather |
| Methil in january | very bad weather |
| Edinburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Dunfermline in january | very bad weather |
| Cockenzie in january | very bad weather |
| Musselburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Prestonpans in january | very bad weather |
| North Berwick in january | very bad weather |
| Bo'ness in january | very bad weather |
| Anstruther in january | very bad weather |
| Livingston in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kirkcaldy
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Weather data for Kirkcaldy in january:
Weather data for Kirkcaldy for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkcaldy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy.