January Rainfall and Precipitation in Cumbria

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

Cumbria, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 97 mm (3.8 in) in Gilsland to a heavy 163 mm (6.4 in) in Grizebeck. 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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Cumbria precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

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

Windermere often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 148 mm (5.8 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

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

Rainfall in Windermere typically falls on roughly 21 days days in January.

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

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Cumbria, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

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

Looking at our data, Grizebeck tops the wettest-cities list in Cumbria, the United Kingdom for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 163 mm (6.4 in).

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

Gilsland is the driest city we have data for in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in January, with monthly rainfall close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

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