January weather forecast
Volendam, Netherlands

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Weather in January

Counted among the colder months, January offers a serene and crisp climate in Volendam. Weather shifts constantly, however, more often presenting humid and rather damp conditions. Rain is recurrent, as is snowfall with recorded measurements reaching 6mm (0.24") within the first month. The city is subjected to frequent cloud cover, leading to diminished sunlight hours. Strong winds further add to the shivery weather conditions, bringing a typical January feel in Volendam.

Temperature

Volendam's January weather reaches an average high of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low of 2.9°C (37.2°F), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Volendam are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Volendam, in January, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Volendam. In Volendam, Netherlands, in January, during 3 snowfall days, 6mm (0.24") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Volendam is 6.8°C (44.2°F).
Note: Navigating the 6.8°C (44.2°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is no joy, and temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Volendam?

January is the coldest month in Volendam, Netherlands, exhibiting average temperatures of 5.5°C (41.9°F) at the peak and 2.9°C (37.2°F) at the base.

How cold does it get in Volendam in January?

In Volendam, 5.5°C (41.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.9°C (37.2°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months in Volendam?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Volendam.

What is the average humidity in January in Volendam?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Volendam?

In Volendam, Netherlands, during January, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Volendam in January?

In Volendam, Netherlands, in January, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Volendam?

In January, the average sea temperature in Volendam is 6.8°C (44.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January in Volendam?

In January, the average day length in Volendam, Netherlands, is 8h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Volendam?

On the first day of January in Volendam, Netherlands, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:22 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Volendam?

The average sunshine duration in January in Volendam is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Volendam?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Volendam?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Volendam is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average temperature in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average pressure in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.2mbar

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

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Average wind speed in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average wind speed in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in January: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Volendam, Netherlands

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average rainfall in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in January: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average snowfall in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in January: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average sea temperature in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average sea temperature in January: 6.8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.6°C).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 2min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average UV index in January - Volendam, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in January
Volendam, Netherlands

Average visibility in January - Volendam, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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