January weather forecastCanillo, Andorra

January

Weather in January

January in Canillo, Andorra ushers in the peak of winter with high snowfalls, chilly temperatures, and diminished daylight hours, making it a popular period for winter sports activities. Canillo's mountains are often adorned with up to 67mm (2.64") of snow during this frosty period. This surge in snowy weather conditions differs substantially from the preceding festive December climate, where the city experiences milder snowfall and slightly warmer temperatures. Unlike the dramatic shift that occurs in February where the temperatures start to slightly rise, and the snowfall decreases, January remains consistent in delivering peak winter conditions. All in all, January's frosty weather, cloud-covered skies, and substantial snow provide a classic winter landscape.

Temperature

The yearly lowest temperatures in Canillo occur in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Canillo, Andorra, is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.4 rainfall days, and 158mm (6.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canillo are January through June, August through December. In Canillo, Andorra, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 67mm (2.64") of snow is typically accumulated. In Canillo, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 490mm (19.29") of snow.

Daylight

In Canillo, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Canillo, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:04 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Canillo.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January and February in Canillo, Andorra, are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Canillo, records 1.8°C (35.2°F), while the low-temperature is -4.6°C (23.7°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Canillo, Andorra, is 82%.

In Canillo, Andorra, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, in Canillo, Andorra, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 67mm (2.64") of snow is accumulated.

In Canillo, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

On the first day of January in Canillo, Andorra, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:04 CET.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Canillo, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Canillo, Andorra, is 6.1h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Canillo, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

3.7°C

1.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.7km/h

10.1km/h

10.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

23.4

21.6

18.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average high temperature in January: 1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (1.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: -4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average rainfall in January: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average snowfall in January: 67mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (86mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (26.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (18.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Canillo, Andorra

Average visibility in January: 8km

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