January weather forecastLuthern, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Luthern, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min -4°C (24.8°F) and max 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 2.3°C (36.1°F) and a low-temperature average of -4°C (24.8°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Luthern, Switzerland, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 789mm (31.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Luthern. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 269mm (10.59") of snow.

Daylight

In Luthern, Switzerland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of January, in Luthern, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Luthern, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 2.3°C (36.1°F) and -4°C (24.8°F) respectively, January is Luthern's coldest month.

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Luthern are 2.3°C (36.1°F) and -4°C (24.8°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Luthern, Switzerland, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Luthern is 87%.

In Luthern, Switzerland, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Luthern is January, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 269mm (10.59") of snow.

In Luthern, Switzerland, in January, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 269mm (10.59") of snow.

In Luthern, the average day length in January is 9h and 1min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, in Luthern, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:28 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Luthern, Switzerland, is 5.1h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Luthern, Switzerland.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Luthern is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

3.7°C

2.3°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.3km/h

8.9km/h

9.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.1

14.5

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average high temperature in January: 2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: -4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (99mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January: 269mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (269mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January: 12.2 days

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

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Luthern, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Luthern, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Luthern, Switzerland

Average visibility in January: 8km

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