January weather forecastCaen, France
January
Weather in January
January is the first chapter in the weather saga of Caen, France, characterized by somewhat low temperatures and sufficient rainfall. The shift from December to January sees temperatures dipping, an attribute particular to the quintessential winter month. Gusts of winds are relatively strong in the month, often reaching up to 35.6km/h (22.1mph). Unlike its snowy neighbor December, January experiences a milder snowfall, purely indicative of the city's transformation from the old year into the new. Moving further into the year will show the equally frosty but drier month of February.Temperature
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F), is considered the coldest month.Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In January, in Caen, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout January, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Caen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.6 days and collects up to 499mm (19.65") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Caen are January through April, November and December. In Caen, in January, during 2.3 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated. In Caen, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of January, in Caen, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 17:55 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h 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 Caen. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Caen, France
- Average high temperature in January: 7.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).
Average pressure in January
Caen, France
- Average pressure in January: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Caen, France
- Average wind speed in January: 22.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.4km/h).
Average humidity in January
Caen, France
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Caen, France
- Average rainfall in January: 41mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Caen, France
- Average rainfall days in January: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Caen, France
- Average snowfall in January: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Caen, France
- Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Caen, France
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Caen, France
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and November (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Caen, France
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Caen, France
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in January
Caen, France
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and November (9km).
