January weather forecastUster, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January welcomes Uster with icy temperatures, making it the month with the second lowest average temperatures; lows reaching -4.3°C (24.3°F) and highs barely breaking free from the frost, peaking at 2.2°C (36°F). Unsurprisingly, snowfall is a common occurrence in this month, rendering the city a beautiful winter wonderland. Outdoor enthusiasts revel in the breathtaking change of scenery, although the low UV index requires additional precautions against the cold. Thick fog frequently envelops the city, adding a veil of mystery to the beauty of Uster. Consistent winds stir the icy air, a biting reminder to residents that winter is truly in full swing.

Temperature

Uster, Switzerland, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.3°C (24.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Uster, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. In Uster, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 623mm (24.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Uster. January is the month with the most snowfall in Uster, Switzerland. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 202mm (7.95") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Uster, Switzerland, is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Uster, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Uster is 4.7h.

UV index

In Uster, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January is the month when Uster sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.3°C (24.3°F).

In Uster, 2.2°C (36°F) is the average high-temperature and -4.3°C (24.3°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

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

In January, the average relative humidity in Uster is 89%.

In Uster, Switzerland, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Uster, Switzerland. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 202mm (7.95") of snow.

In January, in Uster, Switzerland, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 202mm (7.95") of snow is accumulated.

In Uster, the average day length in January is 8h and 59min.

On the first day of January in Uster, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Uster, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 42min

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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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
Uster, 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).