January weather forecast
Heerenveen, Netherlands

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Heerenveen, Netherlands, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.9°C (40.8°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Heerenveen, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189 rainfall days, and 503mm (19.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Heerenveen. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of January, in Heerenveen, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

In Heerenveen, the average sunshine in January is 3.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jan 25, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Heerenveen?

January stands out as Heerenveen's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

How cold is it in Heerenveen in January?

In Heerenveen, in January, the average high-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Heerenveen?

In Heerenveen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Heerenveen?

In Heerenveen, Netherlands, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Heerenveen?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Heerenveen?

In Heerenveen, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Heerenveen have in January?

In Heerenveen, the average day length in January is 8h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Heerenveen?

On the first day of January in Heerenveen, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Heerenveen have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Heerenveen, Netherlands, is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Heerenveen?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Heerenveen?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Heerenveen 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average temperature in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in January: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average pressure in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in January: 1014mbar

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

Average wind speed in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average wind speed in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average humidity in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average rainfall in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average snowfall in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in January: 17mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average UV index in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Heerenveen, Netherlands

Average visibility in January - Heerenveen, Netherlands
  • 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).

Heerenveen, Netherlands

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