January weather forecast
Swichum, Netherlands

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Swichum, Netherlands, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

In Swichum, the coldest period comes during January and February, when the average high-temperature touches 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout January, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Swichum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Swichum is 8h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

In Swichum, 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 Swichum. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Swichum?
The coldest period in Swichum, Netherlands, with an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F), falls in January and February.
Is it cold in Swichum during January?
Swichum in January has an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Swichum?
The average relative humidity in January in Swichum is 84%.
How much does it rain in Swichum in January?
In Swichum, Netherlands, in January, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Swichum?
The months with the most snowfall in Swichum, Netherlands, are January and February, with an average 15mm (0.59") of accumulated snow.
How much does it snow in Swichum in January?
In January, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Swichum?
The average day length in January in Swichum, Netherlands, is 8h and 12min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Swichum?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:17 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Swichum have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Swichum, Netherlands, is 3.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Swichum?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Swichum.
What is the UV index reading in January in Swichum?
In Swichum, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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
Swichum, 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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