January weather forecast
Sarnen, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sarnen, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max -0.6°C (30.9°F) and min -8°C (17.6°F).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of -0.6°C (30.9°F) to a low of -8°C (17.6°F).

Humidity

In Sarnen, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sarnen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 382mm (15.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sarnen. In Sarnen, Switzerland, in January, during 12.6 snowfall days, 154mm (6.06") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.3 snowfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sarnen, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of January, in Sarnen, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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 average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sarnen?
January, recording an average high temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F) and a low temperature of -8°C (17.6°F), is Sarnen's coldest month.
How cold is January in Sarnen?
In Sarnen, in January, the average high-temperature is -0.6°C (30.9°F), and the average low-temperature is -8°C (17.6°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Sarnen?
In Sarnen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.
How much does it rain in Sarnen in January?
In Sarnen, Switzerland, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Sarnen?
In Sarnen, in January, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 154mm (6.06") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Sarnen have in January?
The average day length in January in Sarnen is 9h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sarnen?
On the first day of January in Sarnen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:27 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Sarnen have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Sarnen, Switzerland, is 5.4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sarnen?
January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sarnen, Switzerland.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Sarnen?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sarnen is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 154mm

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
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sarnen, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Sarnen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (7km).

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