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Elm weather in January (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Elm? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Elm typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Elm in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 17 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Elm climate page with graphs.

 

Elm, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Elm in January?

Visitors traveling to Elm should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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