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Average weather for Oberharz am Brocken in January

It's cold in January in Oberharz am Brocken with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.

Daily Temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken

Start of January

The month of January starts in Oberharz am Brocken with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 2°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Oberharz am Brocken is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

In January, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Oberharz am Brocken in January

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Temperature Average temperature
4°C 5°C
Sun Max. temperature
6°C 11°C
Sun Min. temperature
2°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
109 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy days
18 days 12 days
Snow Total snowfall
21 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy days
13 days 8 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Is January a good time to visit Oberharz am Brocken?

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Oberharz am Brocken. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 14°C in 2023, Oberharz am Brocken reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 10°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Oberharz am Brocken, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken

Daily Precipitation in January in Oberharz am Brocken

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Oberharz am Brocken, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Oberharz am Brocken.

Daily Precipitation in January in Oberharz am Brocken

Daily Snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken

Daily UV index in January in Oberharz am Brocken

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Oberharz am Brocken, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Oberharz am Brocken

Temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Oberharz am Brocken Over the Years

Total precipitation in January in Oberharz am Brocken over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Oberharz am Brocken, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Oberharz am Brocken over the years

Snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in Oberharz am Brocken over the past years

Daily weather in January for Oberharz am Brocken

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Oberharz am Brocken. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Oberharz am Brocken by month

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