Weather in January
January brings a mild winter to Kirkja, Faroe Islands with average high temperatures reaching up to 6.7°C (44.1°F). The days are marginally shorter and rainfall is quite prevalent. The weather changes are subtle when transitioning from December to January with a minimal increase in daytime temperatures. Despite its location in the North Atlantic, freezing temperatures are uncommon. As the new year brings darker days, it also signifies the impending shift from winter to spring.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of January, in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 16:20 WET.
[Resources]Temperature
The transition from December to January in Kirkja sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F), from a not significantly different 6.6°C (43.9°F). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Kirkja's January temperatures average at a cold 2.4°C (36.3°F).Rainfall
In Kirkja, in January, during 18 rainfall days, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, there are 175.5 rainfall days, and 1041mm (40.98") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Kirkja is 6h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of January, in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 16:20 WET.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Kirkja during January?
January temperatures in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, vary between a high-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) and a low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F).
How many days does it rain in January in Kirkja?
In Kirkja, Faroe Islands, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Kirkja?
In January, the average day length in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, is 6h and 13min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kirkja?
On the first day of January in Kirkja, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 16:20 WET.
Average temperature in January
Kirkja, Faroe Islands
- Average high temperature in January: 6.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (13.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 2.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).
Average rainfall in January
Kirkja, Faroe Islands
- Average rainfall in January: 94mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (66mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Kirkja, Faroe Islands
- Average rainfall days in January: 18 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, March and November (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (9.7 days).
Average daylight in January
Kirkja, Faroe Islands
- Average daylight in January: 6h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).
Kirkja, Faroe Islands
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