January weather forecastSantander, Spain
January
Weather in January
In January, Santander residents can expect a cool start to the year, with the chilly temperature prevailing from winter months. With the lowest sea temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F), the waters of Santander are not inviting for swimming. Possibility of snowfalls, with an average of 4mm (0.16") snow and 0.4 snowfall days, January shows the winter aspect of Santander. Political winds blow harder in January with an average speed of 19km/h (11.8mph), reaching up to a maximum of 20.2km/h (12.6mph). It is advised to pack warm clothes for outdoor activities and not to forget about rain gear.Temperature
Santander sees its lowest temperatures during January and February, with an average high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Santander, during January, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. In Santander, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 336mm (13.23") of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Santander are January and February, with an average 4mm (0.16") of accumulated snow.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature is 12.9°C (55.2°F).Note: Immersing oneself in 12.9°C (55.2°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Santander is 9h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:24 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Santander is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Santander are January, February, April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Santander, Spain
- Average high temperature in January: 11.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (11.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 8.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Santander, Spain
- Average pressure in January: 1020.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Santander, Spain
- Average wind speed in January: 19km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).
Average humidity in January
Santander, Spain
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and December (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Santander, Spain
- Average rainfall in January: 41mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (14mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Santander, Spain
- Average rainfall days in January: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Santander, Spain
- Average snowfall in January: 4mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Santander, Spain
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Santander, Spain
- Average sea temperature in January: 12.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.7°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santander, Spain
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Santander, Spain
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Santander, Spain
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Santander, Spain
- Average cloud cover in January: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Santander, Spain
- 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).
