January weather forecastColmar, France

January

Weather in January

January in Colmar, France, is marked by a cold end of the winter season. It reveals generally cold temperatures, with averages ranging from a low of -1.3°C (29.7°F) to a high of 3.8°C (38.8°F). The city experiences more snow than rain, coating the landscape with an average snowfall of 38mm (1.5") over six days. It is the month with the least daylight, getting only 8.9 hours per day, which makes it the darkest month of the year. The brisk northern winds increase the chill factor, ushering in a chilly start to the year.

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and a low-temperature of -1.3°C (29.7°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colmar, during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Colmar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 402mm (15.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Colmar, France, are January through March, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Colmar is 8h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

In Colmar, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Colmar are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Colmar's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low temperature of -1.3°C (29.7°F), is the coldest in the year.

Colmar in January has an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.3°C (29.7°F).

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

In Colmar, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

In Colmar, France, during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Colmar, France, is January, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of snow.

In Colmar, in January, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 38mm (1.5") of snow.

In Colmar, the average day length in January is 8h and 53min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Colmar is 5.2h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Colmar, France, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Colmar, France

  • Average high temperature in January: 3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Colmar, France

  • Average pressure in January: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Colmar, France

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Colmar, France

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Colmar, France

  • Average rainfall in January: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Colmar, France

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colmar, France

  • Average snowfall in January: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Colmar, France

  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Colmar, France

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colmar, France

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Colmar, France

  • 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
Colmar, France

  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Colmar, France

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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