January weather forecastHämeenlinna, Finland

January

Weather in January

January in Hämeenlinna, Finland presents itself as the deepest period of the winter season, displaying a startling contrast to the mild, temperate climate of the incoming spring months. Characterised by frequent snowfall, low daylight hours, and consistent cloud cover, it exhibits a classic winter landscape. Remarkably, the region endures its coldest temperatures this month, with the thermometer plunging to a chilly -8.5°C (16.7°F) at night and managing to rise only to an average high of -4.4°C (24.1°F) during the day. This reduction in temperature coincides with a dwindling of the sunshine hours, trudging seven days of January into a shroud of cloudiness. The overall weather pattern thus fosters a deep, tranquil frostiness, painting this Finnish city in wintry whites.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of -4.4°C (24.1°F) and an average low temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Hämeenlinna, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

Rainfall

In Hämeenlinna, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Hämeenlinna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.3 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hämeenlinna. The month with the most snowfall in Hämeenlinna, Finland, is January, when snow falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hämeenlinna is 6h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:16. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:26 EET.

Sunshine

In Hämeenlinna, the average sunshine in January is 1.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

In Hämeenlinna, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -4.4°C (24.1°F) at the peak and -8.5°C (16.7°F) at the lowest.

January temperatures in Hämeenlinna vary between a high-temperature of -4.4°C (24.1°F) and a low-temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 94%.

In Hämeenlinna, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 157mm (6.18") of snow.

In Hämeenlinna, Finland, during January, snow falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of snow.

The average day length in January in Hämeenlinna is 6h and 37min.

On the first day of January in Hämeenlinna, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 16:26 EET.

In Hämeenlinna, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.6h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average high temperature in January: -4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average wind speed in January: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average rainfall in January: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (54mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average snowfall in January: 157mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (157mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Average visibility in January: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).