January weather forecast
Horgen, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Horgen, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average low of -3.2°C (26.2°F).

Temperature

Horgen records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low of -3.2°C (26.2°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.8 rainfall days, and 471mm (18.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Horgen, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 78mm (3.07") of snow. In Horgen, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of snow.

Daylight

In Horgen, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:25 CET.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Horgen?
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low of -3.2°C (26.2°F).
How cold is January?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Horgen, is 3.2°C (37.8°F), while the average low-temperature is -3.2°C (26.2°F).
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January in Horgen is 88%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Horgen, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in January?
In Horgen, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 78mm (3.07") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Horgen have in January?
The average day length in January is 8h and 59min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:25 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Horgen?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 78mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Horgen, 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
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Horgen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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