Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
Chamonix's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and a low of -11.4°C (11.5°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Chamonix is 89%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 461mm (18.15") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chamonix, in January, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 183mm (7.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Chamonix, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 924mm (36.38") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:57. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:35 CET.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Chamonix is 4.9h.UV index
January through March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Chamonix. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. 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. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest in Chamonix?
How cold is January in Chamonix?
What is the average humidity in January in Chamonix?
How many days does it rain in January in Chamonix?
How many days does it snow in January in Chamonix?
How many hours of daylight does Chamonix have in January?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chamonix?
How many hours of sunshine does Chamonix have in January?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chamonix?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Chamonix?
Average temperature in January
Chamonix, France
- Average high temperature in January: -2.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -11.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Chamonix, France
- Average pressure in January: 1019.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Chamonix, France
- Average wind speed in January: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in January
Chamonix, France
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Chamonix, France
- Average rainfall in January: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (15mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Chamonix, France
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Chamonix, France
- Average snowfall in January: 183mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (245mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Chamonix, France
- 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 and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chamonix, France
- 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: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Chamonix, France
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Chamonix, France
- 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, February, March and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Chamonix, France
- Average cloud cover in January: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Chamonix, France
- Average visibility in January: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).
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