January weather forecastUrk, Netherlands

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Urk, Netherlands, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2°C (35.6°F) and max 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

In Urk, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

In Urk, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In January, in Urk, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Urk, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.2 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Urk, in January, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 28mm (1.1") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Urk, in January, the average water temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).
Note: In 6.4°C (43.5°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Urk, Netherlands, is 8h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Urk, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:20 CET.

Sunshine

In Urk, the average sunshine in January is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month of the year in Urk, registering average temperatures as high as 5°C (41°F) and as low as 2°C (35.6°F).

In January, in Urk, the average high-temperature is 5°C (41°F), and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Urk, Netherlands, is 85%.

In January, in Urk, Netherlands, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Urk, in January, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In Urk, Netherlands, the average seawater temperature in January is 6.4°C (43.5°F). Swimming in 6.4°C (43.5°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Urk, the average day length in January is 8h and 17min.

On the first day of January in Urk, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:20 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Urk, Netherlands, is 3.8h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Urk, Netherlands.

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in January: 21.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in January: 21mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June, July and August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in January: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average sea temperature in January: 6.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 18min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Urk, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

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 41).

Average visibility in January
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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