January weather forecast
Västerås, Sweden

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Weather in January

Västerås city experiences a frigid start to the year during January when frost rules the climate. Snow-covered streets become a common sight due to significant snowfall of 39mm (1.54"), often ornamenting the surroundings with a white blanket. As the cold sets in, the city bears lower temperatures compared to the milder conditions of February. The dominant winter weather calls for warm outerwear and sturdy boots to navigate the sleet-lined pathways. Amid the icy conditions, locals eagerly await the arrival of February with its promise of slightly warmer temperatures.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Västerås, Sweden, occur during January, when averages reach a peak of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Västerås are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In January, in Västerås, Sweden, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Västerås, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 174mm (6.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Västerås are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:05 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Västerås are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Västerås?

January is the month when Västerås experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F).

How cold is January in Västerås?

The high-temperature during January is -1.2°C (29.8°F) and the low-temperature is -4.9°C (23.2°F).

What are the most humid months in Västerås?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Västerås?

In Västerås, Sweden, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How much does it rain in Västerås in January?

In January, in Västerås, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Västerås?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Västerås, Sweden. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Västerås?

In Västerås, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 39mm (1.54") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Västerås have in January?

In January, the average day length is 6h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Västerås?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of the month, in Västerås, Sweden, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:05 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Västerås?

In Västerås, Sweden, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Västerås?

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Västerås, Sweden.

What is the UV index reading in January in Västerås?

In Västerås, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average temperature in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average pressure in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average wind speed in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average humidity in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average rainfall in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average rainfall in January: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (25mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average rainfall days in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average snowfall in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average snowfall in January: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average snowfall days in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average sunshine days in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average UV index in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average cloud cover in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in January
Västerås, Sweden

Average visibility in January - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).

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