January weather forecast
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Weather in January

Characterized by its chilly winter gusts, January in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, offers the typical cold German winters. A distinctive attribute of the month is the reduced amount of daylight received, limiting the amount of sunshine to just 3.5 hours a day. Equipped with heavy winter attire, residents face the frosty weather conditions, making the most out of the indoor heating systems. The wind chill is further instigated by continuous wind, hitting a high of 25.9km/h (16.1mph) during the month. Freezing temperatures combine with icy winds, setting the stage for a quintessential winter month.

Temperature

Gelsenkirchen's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and a low of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Gelsenkirchen, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gelsenkirchen, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Gelsenkirchen, in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gelsenkirchen, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of January, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gelsenkirchen. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Gelsenkirchen?

In Gelsenkirchen, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and a low of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

How cold does it get in Gelsenkirchen in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 4.4°C (39.9°F) and 0.5°C (32.9°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Gelsenkirchen?

The average relative humidity in January in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January in Gelsenkirchen?

In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gelsenkirchen in January?

In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Gelsenkirchen?

The average day length in January in Gelsenkirchen is 8h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Gelsenkirchen?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gelsenkirchen?

The average sunshine duration in January in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is 3.5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Gelsenkirchen?

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

Average temperature in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average high temperature in January: 4.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average pressure in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average wind speed in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average humidity in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average rainfall in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average rainfall days in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average snowfall in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average snowfall in January: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average snowfall days in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average sunshine days in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average UV index in January - Gelsenkirchen, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average cloud cover in January - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

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

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Average visibility in January
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average visibility in January - Gelsenkirchen, 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).

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