January weather forecastAltena, Germany

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Altena, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average low of -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

In Altena, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low of -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Humidity

In Altena, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In Altena, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Altena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.8 days and collects up to 605mm (23.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Altena is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Altena is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Altena, Germany, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low of -0.9°C (30.4°F).

In Altena, 3.2°C (37.8°F) is the average high-temperature and -0.9°C (30.4°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January in Altena is 90%.

In Altena, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 143mm (5.63") of snow.

In Altena, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 143mm (5.63") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Altena, Germany, the average day length in January is 8h and 29min.

On the first day of January in Altena, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

In Altena, Germany, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average high temperature in January: 3.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average rainfall in January: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average snowfall in January: 143mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (143mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 30min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Altena, Germany

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (7km).