January weather forecast
Kriens, Switzerland

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Weather in January

Surrounded by a thick white blanket of snow, the city of Kriens, Switzerland, plunges into the depths of winter. The highest snowfall of the year is noted with 158mm (6.22") falling over a period of 9 days. Notably though, despite the short daylight hours of around 9 hours, a fair amount of sunshine dapples the landscape, significantly brightening up the rather grey days. Although temperatures can drop quite low, they also lend to the crispness of the air and the stunning winter panorama of Kriens. Naturally, January weather makes the city a beacon for winter sports enthusiasts.

Temperature

In Kriens, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kriens, in January, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Kriens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 981mm (38.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kriens, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. In Kriens, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 158mm (6.22") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In Kriens, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kriens?

In Kriens, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

How cold is January in Kriens?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Kriens, is 2.2°C (36°F) and the average low-temperature is -4.5°C (23.9°F).

What are the most humid months in Kriens?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Kriens?

In January, the average relative humidity in Kriens is 86%.

How much does it rain in Kriens in January?

In Kriens, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Kriens?

In January, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout January, 158mm (6.22") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kriens have in January?

In Kriens, Switzerland, the average day length in January is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kriens?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, in Kriens, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kriens?

The average sunshine duration in January in Kriens, Switzerland, is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kriens?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kriens, Switzerland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kriens?

In Kriens, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average temperature in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average pressure in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average humidity in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 158mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kriens, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average UV index in January - Kriens, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Kriens, Switzerland

Average visibility in January - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

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

Kriens, Switzerland

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