January weather forecastCognac, France

January

Weather in January

The first month of the year in Cognac, France, brings cooler temperatures, with the mercury rarely crossing 8.7°C (47.7°F) at its peak, while nights can be quite brisk, reaching a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F). The winter season carries on the tradition of ample precipitation, with January standing among the wetter months, and snowfall, albeit relatively minor, can also occur. The landscape usually presents itself in muted winter colors, softly illuminated by daylight hours and lower levels of sunshine. Fog or low clouds may sometimes obscure the horizon, limiting visibility.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Cognac, in January, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Cognac, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.4 days and collects up to 583mm (22.95") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, in Cognac, France, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout January, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 11mm (0.43") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:04 CET.

Sunshine

In Cognac, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cognac are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The lowest temperatures in Cognac are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

In January, in Cognac, the average high-temperature is 8.7°C (47.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.6°C (38.5°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Cognac.

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

In Cognac, France, in January, during 15.3 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cognac, France, in January, during 0.5 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Cognac is 9h and 10min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, in Cognac, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:04 CET.

In Cognac, France, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cognac are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cognac is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

9.8°C

8.7°C

9.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.9km/h

16.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.3

13.2

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cognac, France

Average high temperature in January: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Cognac, France

Average pressure in January: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Cognac, France

Average wind speed in January: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Cognac, France

Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Cognac, France

Average rainfall in January: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Cognac, France

Average rainfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cognac, France

Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Cognac, France

Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cognac, France

Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cognac, France

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Cognac, France

Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Cognac, France

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).