Weather Report: Zeeland, January 2025
January 2025 brought typical winter conditions to Zeeland, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms and above-average precipitation. The month was characterized by mild spells interrupted by cold snaps, along with frequent rainfall that exceeded historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Zeeland reached 4.1 degrees Celsius, which was 0.2 degrees below the normal value of 4.3 degrees. This slight cooling resulted in near-normal conditions overall. The warmest day occurred on January 6 in Terneuzen, where temperatures climbed to 12.6 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter weather. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on January 19, also in Terneuzen, when temperatures dropped to minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, marking the month's most severe cold spell.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably above average throughout the month. Zeeland received a total of 94.7 millimeters of precipitation, representing a 12 percent increase compared to the normal January average of 84.6 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on January 5 in Middelburg, when 24.1 millimeters fell. Among all monitoring locations, Veere recorded the highest monthly total with 97.3 millimeters, indicating that western areas experienced particularly wet conditions.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours were below average, totaling 101.1 hours against a normal value of 115.8 hours, representing a 13 percent deficit. This reduction reflects the typical cloud cover and overcast skies common to winter months in this coastal region. The combination of above-average rainfall and reduced sunshine created characteristically grey winter conditions across the province.
Overall, January 2025 in Zeeland presented a moderately wet and slightly darker winter month with near-normal temperatures, consistent with typical Dutch winter weather patterns.