January 2025 in Groningen presented a relatively mild winter month with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms. The province experienced fairly typical winter weather patterns, with precipitation levels matching historical averages and sunshine hours slightly below normal.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Groningen reached 3.2 degrees Celsius, which is marginally below the normal value of 3.3 degrees Celsius, resulting in a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. The month displayed considerable temperature variation, with the warmest day occurring on January 6th when temperatures climbed to 12.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest conditions arrived on January 20th, when the thermometer dropped to -4.5 degrees Celsius, providing a temperature range of approximately 16.7 degrees across the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Groningen received an average total of 81.8 millimeters of precipitation throughout January, which aligns almost perfectly with the normal monthly value of 82.0 millimeters, showing no significant deviation. The wettest day of the month occurred on January 1st, the very first day of the year, when 20.4 millimeters of rain fell. The city of Groningen itself recorded slightly higher precipitation totals of 88.0 millimeters for the month.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours totaled 113.8 hours during January, representing a one percent decrease compared to the normal value of 114.4 hours. This minor reduction reflects the typical limited daylight availability characteristic of winter months in the northern Netherlands.
Notable Observations
January 2025 proved to be a relatively unremarkable month from a meteorological perspective, with most weather parameters remaining within expected seasonal ranges. The absence of extreme deviations in temperature, precipitation, or sunshine suggests stable winter conditions throughout the province, making it a fairly typical January for Groningen.