January weather forecast
Lachen, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Lachen, Switzerland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between -4.3°C (24.3°F) and 2.2°C (36°F).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 2.2°C (36°F) to a low of -4.3°C (24.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Lachen, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lachen, there are 151 rainfall days, and 623mm (24.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lachen are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Lachen, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

In Lachen, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lachen?
January, characterized by an average high temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low temperature of -4.3°C (24.3°F), is generally the coldest month in Lachen, Switzerland.
How cold is it in Lachen in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Lachen, records 2.2°C (36°F), while the low-temperature is -4.3°C (24.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Lachen?
January is the most humid month in Lachen, Switzerland, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in January in Lachen?
In January, the average relative humidity in Lachen is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January in Lachen?
In Lachen, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Lachen?
The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Lachen?
In Lachen, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 202mm (7.95") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Lachen have in January?
The average day length in January in Lachen is 8h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lachen?
On the first day of January in Lachen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:24 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Lachen have in January?
In Lachen, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Lachen?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lachen, 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
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Lachen, 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 (1015.6mbar).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 202mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lachen, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lachen, 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 November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lachen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

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

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