January weather forecast
Skarvanes, Faroe Islands

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Skarvanes, Faroe Islands, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.6°C (40.3°F) and max 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

Skarvanes, Faroe Islands, notes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) in January, hardly diverging from December. Skarvanes records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) in the month of January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Skarvanes, in January, during 24.3 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skarvanes, 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 Skarvanes, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 129mm (5.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:47 and sunset at 15:13. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:54 and sunset at 16:26 WET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Skarvanes, is 6.6°C (43.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.6°C (40.3°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity in Skarvanes is 77%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, 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 Skarvanes?
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?
The average day length in January is 6h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:47 and sunset at 15:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:54 and sunset at 16:26 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Skarvanes have in January?
In Skarvanes, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in January
Skarvanes, 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 - Skarvanes, Faroe Islands
Average visibility in January
Skarvanes, 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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