January weather forecastOviedo, Spain

Alfonso II Square, home to the iconic Cathedral of Oviedo, located in Spain

January

Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Oviedo, Spain experiences relatively stable, although damp, atmospheric conditions. The monthly average high of January only ranges from 4.2°C (39.6°F) to 9.9°C (49.8°F), ensuring a moderate scenery for locals and visitors. Despite the humidity relative value of 82%, precipitation keeps an eventful variety: from 8mm (0.31") snowfall, which lasts approximately for half a day, to 85mm (3.35") rainfall within 18.1 days. Winter coats and scarfs will definitely be needed, yet snow shovels would not be on high demand. As January transitions into February, temperature rises gradually, leading to a slightly warmer atmosphere overall.

Temperature

January, with an average high of 9.9°C (49.8°F) and a low of 4.2°C (39.6°F), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, in Oviedo, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout January, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Oviedo, in January, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Oviedo, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Oviedo, Spain, are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 13°C (55.4°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Oviedo is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of January, in Oviedo, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 18:32 CET.

Sunshine

In Oviedo, Spain, the average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oviedo, Spain, are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month when Oviedo sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 9.9°C (49.8°F) and a low of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Oviedo, is 9.9°C (49.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Oviedo, Spain, is 82%.

In Oviedo, in January, during 18.1 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Oviedo, Spain, during January, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.

January through April, with an average sea temperature of 13°C (55.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Oviedo, Spain.

In Oviedo, the average seawater temperature in January is 13°C (55.4°F). Swimming in 13°C (55.4°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.

The average day length in January in Oviedo is 9h and 24min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 18:32 CET.

In Oviedo, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Oviedo is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

11.2°C

9.9°C

10.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

11.4km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.5

10.8

10.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average high temperature in January: 9.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average pressure in January: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average wind speed in January: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average rainfall in January: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (28mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average rainfall days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average snowfall in January: 8mm

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).

Average snowfall days in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average sea temperature in January: 13°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (20°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (13°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Oviedo, Spain

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).