Weather Report: Overijssel, January 2025
January 2025 brought fairly typical winter conditions to Overijssel, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms and moderate precipitation levels. The month saw a mix of cold spells and milder periods, creating variable weather patterns across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Overijssel reached 3.1 degrees Celsius, which is marginally below the normal value of 3.2 degrees, representing an anomaly of -0.1 degrees. Temperature variations across the province were notable, with Kampen recording the warmest day on January 6th at 12.2 degrees Celsius, while Enschede experienced the coldest conditions on January 19th, dropping to -5.1 degrees Celsius. This 17-degree difference between the warmest and coldest readings illustrates the significant temperature fluctuations that occurred throughout the month.
Precipitation and Moisture
Rainfall during January totaled 85.5 millimeters on average across Overijssel, slightly exceeding the normal amount of 84.3 millimeters, representing a 1 percent increase. The wettest day occurred in Enschede on January 5th, when 24.4 millimeters of precipitation fell. Over the entire month, Enschede emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 101.6 millimeters of rain, indicating that the eastern part of Overijssel received above-average moisture.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours totaled 110.5 hours throughout January, which is 2 percent below the normal value of 113.3 hours. This slight deficit reflects the typical cloud cover and shorter daylight hours characteristic of winter months in the Netherlands.
Notable Observations
January 2025 in Overijssel was characterized by near-normal temperatures and slightly wetter-than-average conditions. The month demonstrated typical winter variability, with cold snaps in mid-January contrasting with milder conditions earlier in the month. Sunshine levels remained close to seasonal expectations despite the modest deficit.