January weather forecastDour, Belgium

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Dour, Belgium, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.7°C (33.3°F) and max 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

Dour's January weather, with an average high temperature of 5°C (41°F) and an average low temperature of 0.7°C (33.3°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Dour, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Dour, during January, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 497mm (19.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Dour. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Dour, Belgium, are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dour, Belgium. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Dour, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of 0.7°C (33.3°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Dour, records 5°C (41°F), while the low-temperature is 0.7°C (33.3°F).

In Dour, Belgium, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

In Dour, in January, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Dour, Belgium, is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.

In Dour, Belgium, in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow.

The average day length in January in Dour, Belgium, is 8h and 36min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Dour are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Dour is 3.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in January: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in January: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in January: 31mm

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

Average snowfall days in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dour, 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
Dour, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Dour, Belgium

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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