January weather forecastDorsten, Germany

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Dorsten, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and a low temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Dorsten, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Dorsten, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dorsten are January through March, November and December. In Dorsten, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. Throughout the year, in Dorsten, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dorsten, Germany, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Dorsten, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Dorsten is 3.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and a low of 0.4°C (32.7°F).

In Dorsten, 4.2°C (39.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.4°C (32.7°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

In Dorsten, Germany, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

In Dorsten, Germany, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

In Dorsten, Germany, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow.

In Dorsten, the average day length in January is 8h and 26min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, in Dorsten, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average high temperature in January: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average pressure in January: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July, August and December (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average snowfall in January: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 36min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • 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
Dorsten, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Dorsten, Germany

  • 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).