January weather forecastEdam, Netherlands

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Edam, Netherlands, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.9°C (37.2°F) and max 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

Edam reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 5.5°C (41.9°F) at the peak and 2.9°C (37.2°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Edam, in January, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Edam, Netherlands, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

Sunshine

In Edam, Netherlands, the average sunshine in January is 3.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Edam. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

Edam reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 5.5°C (41.9°F) at the peak and 2.9°C (37.2°F) at the lowest.

In Edam, 5.5°C (41.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.9°C (37.2°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Edam, Netherlands.

In January, the average relative humidity in Edam, Netherlands, is 84%.

In January, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Edam, during January, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The average day length in January is 8h and 18min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

In Edam, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Edam, Netherlands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in January: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in January: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in January: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • 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
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Edam, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).