January Rainfall and Precipitation in Cornwall

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in January.

Cornwall, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 83 mm (3.3 in) in Truro to a high 116 mm (4.6 in) in Morwenstow. During January, winter is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cornwall precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Cornwall, the United Kingdom receive in January?

Newquay sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 95 mm (3.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in January?

On average, Newquay has about 21 days days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Cornwall, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in January in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Morwenstow tops the wettest-cities list in Cornwall, the United Kingdom for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 116 mm (4.6 in).

What is the driest city in January in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

In our records, Truro stands out as the driest city in Cornwall, the United Kingdom for January, averaging just 83 mm (3.3 in).

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