January weather forecast
Fitjar, Norway

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Fitjar, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max 3.4°C (38.1°F) and min 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

January and February are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Fitjar, during January, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.5 rainfall days, and 1434mm (56.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fitjar are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Fitjar is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Fitjar, the average seawater temperature in January is 6.2°C (43.2°F).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 6.2°C (43.2°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fitjar is 6h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:40 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of January, in Fitjar, Norway, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Fitjar, Norway, is 2.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fitjar. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Fitjar?

The months of January and February see the lowest levels of Fitjar's temperatures, averaging a high of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

How cold is January in Fitjar?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 3.4°C (38.1°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Fitjar?

The average relative humidity in January in Fitjar, Norway, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Fitjar?

In January, in Fitjar, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout January, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Fitjar?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 101mm (3.98") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Fitjar?

In Fitjar, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Fitjar?

In January, the average sea temperature in Fitjar is 6.2°C (43.2°F). Swimming in 6.2°C (43.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Fitjar have in January?

In January, the average day length in Fitjar, Norway, is 6h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fitjar?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:40 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fitjar?

In Fitjar, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fitjar?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fitjar, Norway, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Fitjar?

In Fitjar, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average temperature in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average pressure in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average wind speed in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 21.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.9km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average humidity in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average rainfall in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (189mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (65mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average rainfall days in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average snowfall in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 101mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (101mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average snowfall days in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average sea temperature in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in January: 6.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average sunshine days in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average UV index in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average cloud cover in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in January
Fitjar, Norway

Average visibility in January - Fitjar, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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