January 2024: Significant Contrasts and Mostly Sunny
Statistically, January 2024 is recorded as a fairly typical January month, yet the month has revealed various aspects. From extremely mild and wet winter weather to a genuine winter period with snow and low temperatures. With an average temperature of 4.1 degrees, slightly cooler than the normal average of 3.7 degrees, January ultimately unfolded a bit colder than usual. Precipitation reached 93.71 mm compared to the normal average of 76 mm. The sun made an appearance for 62.6 hours, slightly more than the usual average of 59 hours.
The month commenced and concluded with remarkably mild temperatures reaching double digits. Nevertheless, January unfolded slightly cooler than usual, mainly due to the cold period from approximately January 7th to the 20th. The average temperature eventually settled at 4.1 degrees, compared to the normal average of 3.7 degrees.
11 Frosty Days and 4 Wintry Days
This month, we recorded a remarkable 14 days with temperatures dropping below freezing. Additionally, 4 wintry days were noted, where the maximum temperature remained below zero throughout the day. Particularly, the second week of January was cold, with three consecutive wintry days. The lowest temperature in Tielt was also recorded during this period, dropping to -6.3 degrees on January 10th. The highest temperature was measured on January 24th at 12.9 degrees.
Slightly Wetter than Usual
The month began with the same weather pattern that ended 2023: mild and rainy winter weather. Significant rain fell on New Year's Day, and on January 2nd, Tielt experienced a whopping 25.4 mm of rainfall. In the days that followed, there was regular precipitation due to a southwest wind bringing occasional showers or rain areas. However, from the second week of January onwards, a colder and drier period set in.
Hours of sunshine in Tielt
The sun was visible for 62.6 hours in January, compared to 59 normally.
Air quality
MeteoTielt - Tielt weather station keeps a close eye on the air quality in Tielt. By using advanced measuring instruments and technologies, it is possible to record and monitor air quality in real-time.
Overview of Tielt weather station
- Maximum temperature: 12,9 degrees
- Minimum temperature: -6,3 degrees
- Precipitation: 93,71 mm
- Wind speed: 66 km/h, with gusts up to 72,4 km/h
Special days in Tielt
- Number of tropical days (30 °C or more) this month: 0
- Number of summer days (25 °C or more) this month: 0
- Number of warm days (20 °C or more) this month: 0
- Number of frost days (minimum below 0 °C) this month: 11
- Number of ice days (maximum below 0 °C) this month: 4
- Number of precipitation days this month 19