January weather forecast
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

January

Weather in January

The year opens with the coldest month in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, chalked with frequent showers. Tight cover of clouds contribute to the cold spell. Despite longer nights, the amount of sunshine is noticeably minimal. The winds, arriving at impressive speeds of 25.8km/h (16mph), add a notable chill, shaking off any remaining warmth. January distinguishes itself with a considerable amount of snowfall, leaving behind a deposit of 15mm (0.59").

Temperature

The coldest period in Leeuwarden falls in January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Leeuwarden, in January, during 16.4 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Leeuwarden. The months with the most snowfall in Leeuwarden are January and February, with an average 15mm (0.59") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Leeuwarden is 8h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of January, in Leeuwarden, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

In Leeuwarden, 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Leeuwarden?
The temperature in Leeuwarden hits its lowest levels in January and February, recording an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F).
How cold is it in Leeuwarden in January?
In Leeuwarden, in January, the average high-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Leeuwarden?
The average relative humidity in January in Leeuwarden is 84%.
How many days does it rain in January in Leeuwarden?
In Leeuwarden, during January, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Leeuwarden?
The months with the most snowfall in Leeuwarden are January and February, with an average 15mm (0.59") of accumulated snow.
How much does it snow in Leeuwarden in January?
In Leeuwarden, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Leeuwarden have in January?
In Leeuwarden, the average day length in January is 8h and 12min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Leeuwarden?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, in Leeuwarden, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:17 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Leeuwarden have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Leeuwarden is 3.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Leeuwarden?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leeuwarden.
How high is the UV index in January in Leeuwarden?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Leeuwarden is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average temperature in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average pressure in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average wind speed in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in January: 25.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average humidity in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average rainfall in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in January: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average rainfall days in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average snowfall in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in January: 15mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average snowfall days in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average sunshine days in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average cloud cover in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Average visibility in January
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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