The weather in January in Leukerbad

It's cold in January in Leukerbad with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and -1°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Leukerbad. 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 Leukerbad, 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 2022, Leukerbad reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 60 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Leukerbad

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

January weather comparison

  Leukerbad New York
Average temperature 2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 5°C 11°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 111 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 14 days 12 days
Total snowfall 60 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 21 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Leukerbad with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 2°C, with nights around -5°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 Leukerbad is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 Leukerbad, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Leukerbad

Temperature in January in Leukerbad over the years

Precipitation charts

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

Total precipitation in January in Leukerbad over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Leukerbad

Snowfall in January in Leukerbad per year

Daily UV index in January in Leukerbad

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

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