Switzerland Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Switzerland experiences winter weather with average temperatures ranging from -0.7°C (30.7°F) to 4.5°C (40.1°F). The average temperature for the whole country is 1.9°C (35.4°F). It is generally cold, with the average “feels like” temperature around freezing point, reaching highs of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and lows of -2.7°C (27.2°F). January sees moderate precipitation, with an average of 2.13 mm (0.08 in) per day or 20 days of precipitation throughout the month. There is a 54.8% chance of precipitation each day, and it covers 25.5% of the sky. The most common type of precipitation is rain, although it often snows as well. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 13.7 km/h (8.5 mph) and gusts up to 32.5 km/h (20.2 mph). The humidity is relatively high at 83.5%, and the atmospheric pressure is stable at 1020.9 mb (30.13 in). The sky is mostly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 77.9%, but visibility is good at 19.4 km (12.1 miles) on average. The UV index is low at 1.8, indicating a minimal risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Switzerland in January?
Average air temperature in Switzerland is 1.9°C (35.4°F) in January. The outside temperature in Switzerland feels like 0.3°C (32.5°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 4.5°C (40.1°F) and feels like 3.5°C (38.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -0.7°C (30.7°F) which feels like -2.7°C (27.2°F).
How hot is Switzerland in January?
The hot temperature in January in Switzerland rises to 14.2°C (57.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 83.5% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 14.2 °C (57.6°F). The average maximum temp in Switzerland is 4.5°C (57.6°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Switzerland in January?
The coldest temp in Switzerland in January drops to -12.2°C (10°F) during the cold nights. With 13.7km/h (8.5mph) winds and 83.5% humidity it feels like -14.6°C (5.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -0.7°C (30.7°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Switzerland in January?
Yes, it rains for 20 days in Switzerland in January averaging 2.13 mm of precipitation. Switzerland has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Switzerland throughout January?
Switzerland has 2.13 mm (0.08 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 20 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Switzerland in January?
Yes, it snows in Switzerland during January. The average snowfall is 0.48 cm (0.19 inch) per day. And there is 5.97 cm (2.35 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Switzerland windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Switzerland during January is 13.7km/h (8.5mph) and average windgust is 32.5km/h (20.2mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 29.8km/h (18.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Switzerland in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Switzerland.
What are the humidity levels in Switzerland in January?
The average humidity levels in Switzerland in January are 83.5%. Daily humidity levels in Switzerland range from 73% to 96.8% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Switzerland in January?
Switzerland has 9 hours 00 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Switzerland in January is at 8:09:26 and the sunset is at 17:09:54.
What is the cloud coverage in Switzerland in January?
Clouds cover 77.9% of the sky on average throughout January in Switzerland. The cloud coverage ranges from 42.9% to 99.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Switzerland?
The average UV index in Switzerland is 1.8 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 5.
What is the solar radiation in Switzerland in January?
The average solar radiation is 32.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Switzerland during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 7.9 W/m2 to 95.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Switzerland?
The average solar energy during January in Switzerland is 2.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.7 MJ/m2, to 8.1 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Switzerland in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Switzerland in January.
What is the air pressure in Switzerland in January?
On average the air pressure in Switzerland in January is 1020.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 989.3 mb to 1031.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Switzerland in January?
The average daylight visibility in Switzerland in January is 19.4 km (12.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.3 km (3.9 miles) to 24.1 km (15 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Switzerland in January?
The average dew point in Switzerland during January is -0.7°C (30.7°F).
Where is the data for Switzerland climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Switzerland in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PLAFFEIEN, SZ
- BERN ZOLLIKOFEN, SZ
- GRENCHEN, SZ
- KOPPIGEN, SZ
- MUEHLEBERG, SZ
- LANGNAU IE, SZ
- DW0170 Leysin CH
- DW0499 Marsens CH
- DW3695 Thun CH
- EW1213 Bern CH
- EW3359 Veyras CH
- EW5758 Villarzel CH