January Rainfall and Precipitation in North Yorkshire

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

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 56 mm (2.2 in) in Selby to a high 127 mm (5 in) in Wigglesworth. January falls during the winter season.

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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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North Yorkshire precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

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

York stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

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

Expect around 18 days rainy days in York during January.

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

January is generally a drier month for North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Wigglesworth receives the most rainfall in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January, averaging about 127 mm (5 in).

What is the driest city in January in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Selby sees the least rainfall in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January, with around 56 mm (2.2 in) on average.

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