The weather in January in Fafleralp

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

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Fafleralp, 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.

Daily weather in January for Fafleralp

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

Average temperatures

It's cold in January in Fafleralp with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -11°C and -4°C.

Temperature records

With 11°C in 2015, Fafleralp reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -24°C to a highest value of 4°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 123 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 68 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

January weather comparison

  Fafleralp New York
Average temperature 1°C 5°C
Max. temperature 3°C 11°C
Min. temperature -11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 123 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days
Total snowfall 68 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 21 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Fafleralp with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 0°C, with nights around -7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Fafleralp is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 Fafleralp, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Fafleralp

Temperature in January in Fafleralp over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Fafleralp, 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 Fafleralp

Total precipitation in January in Fafleralp over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Fafleralp

Snowfall in January in Fafleralp per year

Daily UV index in January in Fafleralp

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Fafleralp, 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 Fafleralp by month

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