January weather forecast
Gällivare, Sweden

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Gällivare, Sweden, with an average temperature ranging between max -9.3°C (15.3°F) and min -14.8°C (5.4°F).

Temperature

Gällivare's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of -9.3°C (15.3°F) to a low of -14.8°C (5.4°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

In Gällivare, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Gällivare. In Gällivare, in January, snow falls for 20.1 days, with typically accumulated 158mm (6.22") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gällivare, there are 129.7 snowfall days, and 1268mm (49.92") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gällivare, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:40 and sunset at 12:40. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 14:51 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 2, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | Resources

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Gällivare?

Gällivare's January weather reaches an average high of -9.3°C (15.3°F) and an average low of -14.8°C (5.4°F), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in Gällivare in January?

In Gällivare, in January, the average high-temperature is -9.3°C (15.3°F), and the average low-temperature is -14.8°C (5.4°F).

What is the most humid month in Gällivare?

January is the most humid month in Gällivare, Sweden, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

What is the average humidity in January in Gällivare?

In Gällivare, Sweden, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

How many days does it rain in January in Gällivare?

In Gällivare, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Gällivare?

In Gällivare, Sweden, in January, during 20.1 snowfall days, 158mm (6.22") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gällivare have in January?

The average day length in January in Gällivare, Sweden, is 4h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Gällivare?

On the first day of January in Gällivare, sunrise is at 10:40 and sunset at 12:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 14:51 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Gällivare have in January?

In Gällivare, Sweden, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gällivare?

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gällivare, Sweden.

How high is the UV index in January in Gällivare?

In Gällivare, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average temperature in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average high temperature in January: -9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-14.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average pressure in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average pressure in January: 1009.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average wind speed in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average wind speed in January: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (11km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average humidity in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average rainfall in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (21mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average rainfall days in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average snowfall in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average snowfall in January: 158mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (223mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average snowfall days in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average sunshine days in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average UV index in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average cloud cover in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).

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Average visibility in January
Gällivare, Sweden

Average visibility in January - Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and April (6km).

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Gällivare, Sweden

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