January weather forecast
Engelberg, Switzerland

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Weather in January

January welcomes Engelberg with a cold atmosphere. Snowfall is at its peak, with a record-breaking total of 154mm (6.06"), thus attracting visitors interested in enjoying winter sports. Be prepared for grey skies, as the cloud cover% is significantly high. Prevailing winter conditions persist throughout the month. Despite the cold temperatures, this period offers an excellent opportunity to embrace the beauty of winter landscapes in Engelberg.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching -0.6°C (30.9°F) at the peak and -8°C (17.6°F) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In January, in Engelberg, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Engelberg, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Engelberg, Switzerland, in January, during 12.6 snowfall days, 154mm (6.06") of snow is typically accumulated. In Engelberg, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 753mm (29.65") of snow.

Daylight

In Engelberg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Engelberg, Switzerland, are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Engelberg?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Engelberg, Switzerland, reaching -0.6°C (30.9°F) at the peak and -8°C (17.6°F) at the low.

How cold is January in Engelberg?

In January, in Engelberg, the average high-temperature is -0.6°C (30.9°F), and the average low-temperature is -8°C (17.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Engelberg?

In Engelberg, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How much does it rain in Engelberg in January?

In Engelberg, Switzerland, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Engelberg?

In January, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated.

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

In Engelberg, Switzerland, the average day length in January is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Engelberg?

On the first day of January in Engelberg, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Engelberg have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Engelberg is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Engelberg?

The months with the lowest UV index in Engelberg, Switzerland, are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Engelberg?

In Engelberg, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average temperature in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average pressure in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average humidity in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

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Average rainfall in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 154mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average UV index in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Engelberg, Switzerland

Average visibility in January - Engelberg, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (7km).

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