January Rainfall and Precipitation in West Yorkshire

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

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Darrington with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall to high in Todmorden with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall. 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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West Yorkshire precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

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

Leeds sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 70 mm (2.8 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

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

Rainfall in Leeds typically falls on roughly 19 days days in January.

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

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

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

Todmorden is the wettest city in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January according to our database, with average rainfall of around 103 mm (4.1 in).

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

Based on our database, Darrington sees the least rainfall in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January, with around 58 mm (2.3 in) on average.

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