Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
In Orsières, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -2.9°C (26.8°F) at the peak and -12.3°C (9.9°F) at the lowest.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 89%.Rainfall
In Orsières, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall in Orsières, Switzerland. In January, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout January, 573mm (22.56") of snow is accumulated. In Orsières, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.6 days and aggregates up to 2767mm (108.94") of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.On the first day of January in Orsières, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:34 CET.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Orsières are January and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it snow in January in Orsières?
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When are sunrise and sunset in January in Orsières?
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How many hours of sunshine does Orsières have in January?
When is the lowest UV index in Orsières?
How high is the UV index in January in Orsières?
Average temperature in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in January: -2.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -12.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average pressure in January: 1019.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in January: 8.5km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in January: 77mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in January: 573mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in January: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in January
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average visibility in January: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).
