January weather forecastKitee, Finland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Kitee, Finland, with an average temperature ranging between max -6.4°C (20.5°F) and min -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -6.4°C (20.5°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 95%.

Rainfall

In Kitee, Finland, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Kitee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 525mm (20.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 22.8 days. Throughout January, 270mm (10.63") of snow is accumulated. In Kitee, during the entire year, snow falls for 126.8 days and aggregates up to 1509mm (59.41") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kitee is 6h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 15:56 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of -6.4°C (20.5°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F), is the coldest month.

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -6.4°C (20.5°F) and a low-temperature of -10.8°C (12.6°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 95%.

In Kitee, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kitee, Finland, in January, during 22.8 snowfall days, 270mm (10.63") of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Kitee is 6h and 17min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 15:56 EET.

January and December, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 1.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kitee are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Kitee, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average high temperature in January: -6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average pressure in January: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average humidity in January: 95%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (96%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average rainfall in January: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average snowfall in January: 270mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (302mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (23.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Kitee, 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, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in January: 84

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Kitee, Finland

  • Average visibility in January: 5km

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