January weather forecastDiest, Belgium

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Diest, Belgium, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

In Diest, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 5.2°C (41.4°F) and reaching a low of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout January, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Diest, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 424mm (16.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Diest, during January, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow. In Diest, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

January stands out as Diest's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and a low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Diest, records 5.2°C (41.4°F), while the low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

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

In Diest, in January, during 16 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Diest, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 33mm (1.3") of snow.

In January, the average day length in Diest is 8h and 31min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, in Diest, Belgium, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Diest, Belgium, 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 Diest is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in January: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Diest, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in January: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in January: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in January: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (41mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.7 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
Diest, 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 July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Diest, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Diest, 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
Diest, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Diest, 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).