Weather Report: Gelderland, January 2025
January 2025 brought relatively mild conditions to Gelderland, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms despite some notable fluctuations throughout the month. The province experienced above-average precipitation and slightly reduced sunshine hours, creating a typical winter pattern for this region of the Netherlands.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Gelderland reached 3.1 degrees Celsius, which is marginally below the normal value of 3.2 degrees, representing a minor anomaly of -0.1 degrees. The warmest day of the month occurred on January 6th in Nijkerk, where temperatures climbed to 12.2 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter conditions. In contrast, the coldest temperatures were recorded on January 11th in the Oude IJsselstreek region, dropping to -4.6 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the typical temperature range experienced during winter months in Gelderland.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably above average during January, with the province receiving 92.0 millimeters compared to the normal value of 82.7 millimeters, representing an 11 percent increase. The wettest single day occurred on January 5th in West Maas en Waal, where 22.3 millimeters of precipitation fell. When examining total monthly accumulation by location, Berg en Dal recorded the highest precipitation total at 103.0 millimeters, indicating that southern areas of the province experienced particularly wet conditions.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 102.1 hours for the month, falling short of the normal expectation of 110.5 hours by approximately 8 percent. This reduction in sunshine is consistent with typical January weather patterns in the Netherlands, where cloud cover and shorter daylight hours limit solar radiation reaching the surface. The combination of above-average rainfall and reduced sunshine created conditions characteristic of a standard Dutch winter month, with frequent cloud cover and periodic wet weather dominating the period.