The weather in January in Appenzell

It's cold in January in Appenzell with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -3°C.

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

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Appenzell, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2018, Appenzell reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -16°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 319 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 323 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Appenzell

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

January weather comparison

  Appenzell New York
Average temperature -1°C 5°C
Max. temperature 2°C 11°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 319 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 26 days 12 days
Total snowfall 323 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 30 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Appenzell with really cold temps, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around -2°C, with nights around -7°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Appenzell is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Appenzell, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Appenzell

Temperature in January in Appenzell over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Appenzell, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Appenzell

Total precipitation in January in Appenzell over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Appenzell

Snowfall in January in Appenzell per year

Daily UV index in January in Appenzell

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Appenzell, 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.

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Average weather in Appenzell by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Appenzell. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.