January weather forecast
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and an average high of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

As Hvítanes welcomes January, the average high-temperature records at a still frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Hvítanes observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) during January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Hvítanes is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hvítanes, during January, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. In Hvítanes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 229.5 days and collects up to 702mm (27.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. In Hvítanes, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hvítanes is 6h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:50 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 16:24 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Hvítanes is 2.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hvítanes in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 6.6°C (43.9°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Hvítanes?
In January, the average relative humidity in Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, is 77%.
How much does it rain in Hvítanes in January?
In January, in Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, the rain falls for 24.3 days. Throughout January, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Hvítanes?
In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Hvítanes?
In Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, the average day length in January is 6h and 19min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Hvítanes?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:50 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of the month, in Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 16:24 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Hvítanes have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Hvítanes, Faroe Islands, is 2.1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Hvítanes?
January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hvítanes.
How high is the UV index in January in Hvítanes?
In Hvítanes, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (4.5°C).

Average pressure in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average pressure in January: 1001mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (999.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average wind speed in January: 38.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (38.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (76%).

Average rainfall in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall in January: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall in January: 25mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average sunshine days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.7 days).

Average UV index in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 64).

Average visibility in January - Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
Average visibility in January
Hvítanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (9km).

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