January weather forecast
Sumba, Faroe Islands

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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

Sumba records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F) in January, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Sumba encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the January nights, with a low-temperature average of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 23.3 days. Throughout January, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 242.9 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 30min.
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.

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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sumba in January?

Sumba in January has an average high-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

What is the least humid month in Sumba?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Sumba?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sumba, Faroe Islands, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sumba?

In Sumba, in January, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Sumba?

In Sumba, Faroe Islands, in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sumba?

In January, the average day length in Sumba, Faroe Islands, is 6h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sumba?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sumba?

The month with the least sunshine in Sumba is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sumba have in January?

In Sumba, Faroe Islands, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Sumba are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sumba?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sumba, Faroe Islands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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).

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Average pressure in January
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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).

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Average wind speed in January
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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).

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Average humidity in January
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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%).

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Average rainfall in January
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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).

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Average rainfall days in January
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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).

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Average snowfall in January
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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).

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Average snowfall days in January
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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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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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).

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Average sunshine days in January
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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).

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Average UV index in January
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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).

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Average cloud cover in January
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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).

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Average visibility in January
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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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