January 2025 in Drenthe proved to be a relatively mild month with temperatures staying close to seasonal norms. The province experienced fairly typical winter weather patterns, with moderate precipitation and slightly reduced sunshine compared to historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Drenthe reached 3.0 degrees Celsius, which is marginally below the normal value of 3.1 degrees, resulting in a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. The month saw considerable temperature variation across different locations and dates. The warmest day occurred on January 6th in Meppel, where temperatures climbed to 12.1 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from typical winter conditions. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on January 20th in Borger-Odoorn, where temperatures dropped to -4.5 degrees Celsius, representing the month's most severe cold spell.
Precipitation Patterns
Drenthe received an average total of 81.5 millimeters of precipitation throughout January, which is slightly above the normal amount of 80.7 millimeters, representing a 1 percent increase. The wettest day of the month occurred on January 5th in Meppel, where 16.2 millimeters of rain fell. Meppel also recorded the highest total precipitation for the month among all locations, accumulating 93.2 millimeters, indicating that this eastern region experienced notably wetter conditions than other parts of the province.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 110.4 hours across the month, falling slightly short of the normal expectation of 113.8 hours, representing a 3 percent decrease. This modest reduction in sunshine is typical for January in the Netherlands, when daylight hours remain limited and cloud cover is frequently present. Overall, January 2025 in Drenthe was characterized by near-normal temperatures, slightly above-average precipitation, and marginally reduced sunshine, creating conditions consistent with typical Dutch winter weather.