January weather forecast
Saas-Balen, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Saas-Balen, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of -12.3°C (9.9°F) and an average high of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of -3.6°C (25.5°F) and a low of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout January, 416mm (16.38") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 snowfall days, and 4942mm (194.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Saas-Balen, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:30 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
With an average high-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.3°C (9.9°F), January is the coldest month.
How cold is January?
In Saas-Balen, in January, the average high-temperature is -3.6°C (25.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -12.3°C (9.9°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Saas-Balen, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Saas-Balen, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Saas-Balen, during January, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 416mm (16.38") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 7min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:30 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Saas-Balen are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Saas-Balen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: -3.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 416mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saas-Balen, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in January
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).

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