January weather forecast
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Weather in January

Characterized by freezing conditions, precipitation fluctuates between both snow and rain. It's considered the coldest month, with average temperatures fluctuating from -3.4°C (25.9°F) to 2.6°C (36.7°F). Snowfall in Schaffhausen is significant during this month contributing to Schaffhausen's beautiful winter landscapes. Despite the blue sky days, due to the low temperatures Schaffhausen cannot fully move away from winter's chill. Weather patterns in January signal a transition from the harsh, cold temperatures of winter to slightly more mild conditions in February.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and a low of -3.4°C (25.9°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Schaffhausen. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Schaffhausen are January through May, October through December. In Schaffhausen, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of snow. Throughout the year, in Schaffhausen, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 331mm (13.03") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Schaffhausen, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Schaffhausen?

During the coldest month in Schaffhausen, January, temperatures average a high of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and a low of -3.4°C (25.9°F).

How cold is it in Schaffhausen in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Schaffhausen, records 2.6°C (36.7°F), while the low-temperature is -3.4°C (25.9°F).

What is the most humid month in Schaffhausen?

January is the most humid month in Schaffhausen, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Schaffhausen?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Schaffhausen?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Schaffhausen?

In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in January, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Schaffhausen?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 73mm (2.87") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Schaffhausen have in January?

The average day length in January in Schaffhausen is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Schaffhausen?

On the first day of January in Schaffhausen, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Schaffhausen?

The average sunshine duration in January in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in January in Schaffhausen?

In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average temperature in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average pressure in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average humidity in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 73mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average UV index in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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

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

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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