January weather forecastEdessa, Greece
January
Weather in January
January, the first month of the year, greets Edessa, Greece, with rather chilly temperatures. While daily highs reach only 6.3°C (43.3°F), lows can fall to as cold as -0.1°C (31.8°F), making it the coldest month of the year. The city is blanketed by snow, with 81mm (3.19") of snowfall occurring over roughly three days. Edessans must also prepare for frequent precipitation, as rainfall is a common occurrence this month. January's weather, marked by its cold snap and significant likelihood of snow and rain, kickstarts the year in a decidedly winterly fashion.Temperature
January stands out as Edessa's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low of -0.1°C (31.8°F).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Edessa.Rainfall
In Edessa, Greece, in January, during 12.6 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Edessa, Greece, there are 168 rainfall days, and 811mm (31.93") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of snow.Daylight
In Edessa, Greece, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:47 EET.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Edessa.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Edessa are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average high temperature in January: 6.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -0.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average pressure in January: 1018.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average wind speed in January: 7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).
Average rainfall in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average rainfall in January: 59mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (86mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and October (53mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average snowfall in January: 81mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average cloud cover in January: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in January
Edessa, Greece
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).
