January weather forecast
Ham, Belgium

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January

Weather in January

Forecasts for Ham, Belgium, in January set the tone for a chilly and damp start to the year. With high humidity at 87% and frequent rainy days, residents often find the winter blues setting in. It's the type of weather that encourages snuggling indoors with a good book or a hot cup of cocoa. Notably, January sees modest snowfall, accumulating 20mm (0.79") over approximately three days. Wind speeds tend to pick up with an average speed of 16.8km/h (10.4mph), adding a briskness to the already cold days.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year in Ham, registering average temperatures as high as 4.7°C (40.5°F) and as low as 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Ham is 87%.

Rainfall

In Ham, during January, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 512mm (20.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Ham, Belgium, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 80mm (3.15") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ham are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?
January stands out as Ham's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and a low of 1.2°C (34.2°F).
How cold is January in Ham?
Ham in January has an average high-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 87%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Ham, in January, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Ham in January?
In January, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 8h and 30min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:27 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
5.9°C
4.7°C
6.1°C
Average low temperature
2.5°C
1.2°C
1.3°C
Average pressure
1015.5mbar
1015.6mbar
1014.9mbar
Average wind speed
17.6km/h
16.8km/h
17.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
18.6km/h
17.7km/h
18.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
29.6km/h
28.1km/h
28.1km/h
Average humidity
88%
87%
83%
Average rainfall
49mm
34mm
42mm
Average rainfall days
16.6
14.9
12.6
Average snowfall
23mm
20mm
33mm
Average snowfall days
3.5
2.9
3.2
Average daylight
8h 0min
8h 3min
10h 0min
Average sunshine
3h 3min
3h 5min
4h 2min
Average sunshine days
10.8
12.4
12
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
63%
62%
59%
Average visibility
9km
9km
9km
Average temperature in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in January: 4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°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
Ham, Belgium
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in January: 20mm

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

Average snowfall days in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 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
Ham, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ham, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Ham, 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
Ham, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

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

Average visibility in January
Ham, 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).

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