Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in Penzance with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Penzance in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Penzance with cold temperatures, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 10°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Penzance will be around 10°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 123 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 58% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. Some days have high and others have lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Penzance. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Penzance in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
123 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Penzance?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Penzance. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Penzance in January
With 15°C, Penzance hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Penzance
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Penzance, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Penzance
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Penzance, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Penzance.
Daily UV Index in January in Penzance
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Penzance, 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 Penzance Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Penzance, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Penzance Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Penzance, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Penzance
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Average Weather in Penzance by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Penzance. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
