January weather forecast
Caen, France

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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

What month is the coldest in Caen?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 7.6°C (45.7°F) at the peak and 3.8°C (38.8°F) at the base.

What is the temperature in January in Caen?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 7.6°C (45.7°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Caen?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Caen.

What is the average humidity in January in Caen?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Caen in January?

In January, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout January, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Caen in January?

In Caen, France, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Caen have in January?

In Caen, France, the average day length in January is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Caen?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 17:55 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Caen?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Caen.

How long on average sun shines in January in Caen?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Caen, France, is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Caen?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Caen?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Caen is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average pressure in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average humidity in January
Caen, France

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average rainfall days in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average snowfall days in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Caen, France

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Caen, France
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average UV index in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Caen, France

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).

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Average visibility in January
Caen, France

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).

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