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The weather in January in St. Gallen
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in St. Gallen. 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 St. Gallen, 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 St. Gallen
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in St. Gallen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Average temperatures
It's cold in January in St. Gallen with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2022, St. Gallen reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 162 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 191 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
January weather comparison
| St. Gallen | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 3°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 5°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 162 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 191 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 25 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in St. Gallen with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 2°C, with nights around -2°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 St. Gallen is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 St. Gallen, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in St. Gallen
Temperature in January in St. Gallen over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in St. Gallen, 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 St. Gallen
Total precipitation in January in St. Gallen over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in St. Gallen
Snowfall in January in St. Gallen per year
Daily UV index in January in St. Gallen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in St. Gallen, 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 St. Gallen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for St. Gallen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.