January weather forecast
Virtasalmi, Finland

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Virtasalmi, Finland, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -5.3°C (22.5°F).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of -5.3°C (22.5°F) and a low temperature of -9.2°C (15.4°F), is Virtasalmi's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Virtasalmi are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

In Virtasalmi, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Virtasalmi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125 days and collects up to 408mm (16.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Virtasalmi are January through June, September through December. In Virtasalmi, in January, snow falls for 24.4 days, with typically accumulated 224mm (8.82") of snow. In Virtasalmi, during the entire year, snow falls for 114.6 days and aggregates up to 1087mm (42.8") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 14:52. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 16:06 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Virtasalmi. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Virtasalmi?
Virtasalmi's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -5.3°C (22.5°F) and lows of -9.2°C (15.4°F).
How cold is January in Virtasalmi?
The high-temperature in Virtasalmi, Finland, during January is -5.3°C (22.5°F) and the low-temperature is -9.2°C (15.4°F).
What is the most humid month in Virtasalmi?
The months with the highest humidity in Virtasalmi, Finland, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 95%.
What is the average humidity in January in Virtasalmi?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, the average relative humidity in January is 95%.
How much does it rain in Virtasalmi in January?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Virtasalmi?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, in January, during 24.4 snowfall days, 224mm (8.82") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Virtasalmi have in January?
In Virtasalmi, the average day length in January is 6h and 16min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Virtasalmi?
On the first day of January in Virtasalmi, Finland, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 14:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 16:06 EET.
How many hours of sunshine does Virtasalmi have in January?
In Virtasalmi, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.5h.
When is the lowest UV index in Virtasalmi?
The months with the lowest UV index in Virtasalmi, Finland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in January in Virtasalmi?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average high temperature in January: -5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average humidity in January: 95%

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

Average rainfall in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average rainfall in January: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average snowfall in January: 224mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (236mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 82

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Virtasalmi, 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).

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