January weather forecast
Rances, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Rances, Switzerland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between -2.2°C (28°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

In Rances, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low of -2.2°C (28°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Rances, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rances, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rances, Switzerland, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 140mm (5.51") of snow. Throughout the year, in Rances, there are 40.1 snowfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

Sunshine

In Rances, Switzerland, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
Rances experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low of -2.2°C (28°F).
Is January cold?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 3.3°C (37.9°F) and -2.2°C (28°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Rances, during January, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in January?
In Rances, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 140mm (5.51") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Rances have in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 2min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:34 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Rances have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average temperature in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average pressure in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.6mbar

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 - Rances, Switzerland
Average wind speed in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average humidity in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average rainfall in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average snowfall in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 140mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rances, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average UV index in January
Rances, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January - Rances, Switzerland
Average visibility in January
Rances, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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