January weather forecast
Horw, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Horw, Switzerland, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 2.2°C (36°F) and -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Temperature

Horw records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Horw are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Horw, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Horw, during January, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Horw, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of January, in Horw, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Horw are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Horw?
Horw's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 2.2°C (36°F) and lows of -4.5°C (23.9°F).
How cold is January in Horw?
The high-temperature, in January, in Horw, records 2.2°C (36°F), while the low-temperature is -4.5°C (23.9°F).
What are the most humid months in Horw?
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January in Horw?
The average relative humidity in January is 86%.
How many days does it rain in January in Horw?
In Horw, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Horw?
In Horw, Switzerland, in January, during 9 snowfall days, 158mm (6.22") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Horw have in January?
In January, the average day length is 9h and 1min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Horw?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:26 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Horw have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.
When is the lowest UV index in Horw?
The months with the lowest UV index in Horw are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Horw?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Horw, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 158mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Horw, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Horw, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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

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

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