January weather forecastPlaffeien, Switzerland
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Plaffeien, Switzerland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between -4.5°C (23.9°F) and 2.2°C (36°F).Temperature
January, with an average high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.5°C (23.9°F), signifies the coldest month of the year.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
In Plaffeien, during January, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plaffeien, there are 205.3 rainfall days, and 992mm (39.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Plaffeien. In Plaffeien, during January, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of snow. In Plaffeien, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.9 days and aggregates up to 818mm (32.2") of snow.Daylight
In Plaffeien, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.On the first day of January in Plaffeien, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:31 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.UV index
January through March, November and 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22°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 July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average pressure in January: 1019.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in January
Plaffeien, 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 April, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in January: 71mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (53mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in January: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in January: 164mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Plaffeien, 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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Plaffeien, 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
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Plaffeien, Switzerland
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (8km).
