January weather forecastBrecht, Belgium

January

Weather in January

In the heart of winter, Brecht, Belgium braces for the cold and damp conditions typical of January. This month exhibits the highest relative humidity of 86% paired with an impressive 45mm (1.77") of rain, spread across more than half the month. Residents should anticipate snowfalls with peak incidences observed around this time. Considering the overcast sky, daylight is understandably limited, coupled with reduced sunshine hours contributing to the overall chilliness. Gusts of wind become common, albeit not extreme in nature, further driving down perceived temperatures.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 5.4°C (41.7°F) and as low as 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

In Brecht, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Brecht, during January, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Brecht, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.3 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 31mm (1.22") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Brecht, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

Sunshine

In Brecht, the average sunshine in January is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest month in Brecht is January, with an average high-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Brecht, is 5.4°C (41.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Brecht is 86%.

In January, in Brecht, Belgium, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout January, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall in Brecht, Belgium, are January and February, with an average 31mm (1.22") of accumulated snow.

In Brecht, Belgium, in January, during 3.7 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Brecht, Belgium, the average day length in January is 8h and 28min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Brecht is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average pressure in January: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Brecht, 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
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in January: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in January: 31mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 30min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Brecht, 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
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Brecht, Belgium

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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