This year, there has been a significant softening of the dry January trend. But why? This year, there has been a significant softening of the dry January trend. But why? Name: Damp January. Age: New. It’s over thankfully, though in the UK we now seem to be into damp February. I read all th e rain was driven by an unusual and powerful jet stream . Er, we’re not actually talking about that kind of damp January. What kind are we’re talking about then? Like a not dry January. That’s what I meant!