January weather forecast
Épalinges, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Épalinges, Switzerland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 3.3°C (37.9°F) and -2.2°C (28°F).

Temperature

In Épalinges, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low of -2.2°C (28°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Épalinges, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Épalinges, during January, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. In Épalinges, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Épalinges. In Épalinges, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 140mm (5.51") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.1 snowfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Épalinges is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of January, in Épalinges, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Épalinges is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Épalinges, Switzerland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Épalinges?
Épalinges's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 3.3°C (37.9°F) to a low of -2.2°C (28°F).
How cold does it get in Épalinges in January?
During January, Épalinges experiences an average high-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F).
What is the most humid month in Épalinges?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in January in Épalinges?
In Épalinges, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.
How much does it rain in Épalinges in January?
In Épalinges, Switzerland, during January, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Épalinges?
In January, in Épalinges, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 140mm (5.51") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Épalinges have in January?
The average day length in January in Épalinges, Switzerland, is 9h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Épalinges?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, in Épalinges, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:34 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January in Épalinges?
The average sunshine duration in January in Épalinges, Switzerland, is 5.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Épalinges?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Épalinges, Switzerland.
What is the UV index reading in January in Épalinges?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Épalinges is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average temperature in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average pressure in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average wind speed in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average humidity in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average rainfall in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average snowfall in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 140mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average UV index in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average visibility in January
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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