January weather forecast
Achel, Belgium

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Achel, Belgium, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and an average low of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and an average low of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Achel, in January, during 13.9 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Achel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.4 days and collects up to 465mm (18.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Achel. In Achel, during January, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 95mm (3.74") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Achel is 8h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Achel, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:25 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Achel, Belgium, is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Achel?
In Achel, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low of 1.2°C (34.2°F).
How cold is January in Achel?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.9°C (40.8°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Achel?
In Achel, Belgium, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.
How many days does it rain in January in Achel?
In Achel, in January, during 13.9 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Achel?
In Achel, Belgium, in January, during 4 snowfall days, 28mm (1.1") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Achel have in January?
In Achel, Belgium, the average day length in January is 8h and 29min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Achel?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, in Achel, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:25 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Achel have in January?
In Achel, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Achel?
The months with the lowest UV index in Achel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Achel?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in January: 4.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average pressure in January: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in January: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Achel, Belgium
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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