January weather forecastHaarlem, Netherlands

January

Weather in January

January's weather in Haarlem, Netherlands, marks the commencement of the year with temperatures dropping as low as 3.6°C (38.5°F). Crisp cold weather pervades and frosty winds affect the ambiance from time to time. Chill winter conditions are further amplified by solidified rain known as snowfall, adding a layer of white serenity to the cityscape. The month also exhibits a dampness that permeates the air, alluding to the high humidity. Haarlem's weather in January presents an amalgam of extreme cold conditions and overcast skies.

Temperature

January and February represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Haarlem.

Rainfall

In Haarlem, during January, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Haarlem, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 339mm (13.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Haarlem. In January, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 6mm (0.24") of snow is accumulated. In Haarlem, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

Daylight

In Haarlem, Netherlands, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

January and February are known as Haarlem's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

The high-temperature in Haarlem during January is 5.8°C (42.4°F) and the low-temperature is 3.6°C (38.5°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Haarlem are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Haarlem, Netherlands, is 83%.

In January, in Haarlem, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout January, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Haarlem, Netherlands, in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

In January, the average day length in Haarlem is 8h and 19min.

On the first day of January in Haarlem, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Haarlem is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in January: 26.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).

Average humidity in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in January: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in January: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Haarlem, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Haarlem, 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
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • 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 39).

Average visibility in January
Haarlem, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (9km).