January weather forecast
Sumba, Faroe Islands

January

Weather in January

Sailing through the heart of winter, Sumba, Faroe Islands, witnesses a chilly January with significant rainfall. There's a noticeable drop in the temperature that could reach as low as 5.3°C (41.5°F), the onset of frosty winds making it feel even colder. The drastic change in temperature, compared to the milder last months of the previous year, is coupled with intensified fog conditions, reducing visibility. January is a month draped in grey with high cloud coverage and reduced daylight hours, however, there is a brief respite in the lovely snowfall.

Temperature

The start of January marks an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in December. Sumba registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 5.3°C (41.5°F) in January from its daytime highs.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Sumba, in January, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 242.9 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September, November and December. In Sumba, in January, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 50mm (1.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sumba, Faroe Islands, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 30min.
On the first day of January in Sumba, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:28 WET.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sumba. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Sumba, is 7.3°C (45.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F).
What are the least humid months?
January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Sumba, in January, during 23.3 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Sumba?
In January, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In Sumba, Faroe Islands, the average day length in January is 6h and 30min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:28 WET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.
When is 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.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (5°C).

Average pressure in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average pressure in January: 1001.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average wind speed in January: 40.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (40.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (23.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (75%).

Average rainfall in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall in January: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (28mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall in January: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average sunshine days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in January
Sumba, 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 - Sumba, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in January
Sumba, Faroe Islands
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).

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

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

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