January weather forecast
Richterswil, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Richterswil, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -4.3°C and 2.2°C.

Temperature

Richterswil witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.2°C and a low of -4.3°C.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Richterswil, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 41mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richterswil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 623mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 202mm of snow.

Daylight

In Richterswil, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Richterswil, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

In Richterswil, Switzerland, the average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Richterswil?
The coldest period in Richterswil tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 2.2°C and a low of -4.3°C.
How cold is January in Richterswil?
In Richterswil, in January, the average high-temperature is 2.2°C, and the average low-temperature is -4.3°C.
What is the most humid month in Richterswil?
January is the most humid month in Richterswil, Switzerland, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in January in Richterswil?
In Richterswil, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January in Richterswil?
In January, in Richterswil, Switzerland, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 41mm of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Richterswil?
January is the month with the most snowfall in Richterswil. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 202mm of snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Richterswil?
In Richterswil, Switzerland, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January in Richterswil?
In January, the average day length in Richterswil is 8h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Richterswil?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, in Richterswil, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:24 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Richterswil have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Richterswil is 4.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Richterswil?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Richterswil, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average temperature in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average pressure in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average wind speed in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average humidity in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average rainfall in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average snowfall in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average UV index in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in January
Richterswil, 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 - Richterswil, Switzerland
Average visibility in January
Richterswil, 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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