January weather forecast
Íkáteq, Greenland

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Íkáteq, Greenland, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max -5.3°C (22.5°F) and min -11°C (12.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -5.3°C (22.5°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Íkáteq reports an average low-temperature of -11°C (12.2°F) during the nights of January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Íkáteq, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation. In Íkáteq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.1 days and collects up to 860mm (33.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Íkáteq, Greenland, in January, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 337mm (13.27") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.5 snowfall days, and 2062mm (81.18") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 4h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:50 and sunset at 14:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 16:01 -02.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -5.3°C (22.5°F) and -11°C (12.2°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Íkáteq, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Íkáteq, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January?
In January, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout January, 337mm (13.27") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Íkáteq have in January?
In January, the average day length is 4h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:50 and sunset at 14:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 16:01 -02.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Íkáteq have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 1.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average temperature in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average high temperature in January: -5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (4.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (-0.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-13.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average pressure in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average pressure in January: 998.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average wind speed in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average wind speed in January: 20.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average humidity in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (75%).

Average rainfall in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average rainfall in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average rainfall in January: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (110mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (37mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average rainfall days in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average snowfall in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average snowfall in January: 337mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (371mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average snowfall days in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average sunshine days in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average UV index in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average cloud cover in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January - Íkáteq, Greenland
Average visibility in January
Íkáteq, Greenland
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (7km).

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