Weather in January
Temperature
As Sisimiut transitions into January, the average high-temperature stands at a still subzero cold -9.4°C (15.1°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Sisimiut's temperature drops to an average low of -16.3°C (2.7°F) during the nights of January.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sisimiut, Greenland, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Sisimiut, Greenland. In Sisimiut, Greenland, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days. In Sisimiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.4 days.Sea temperature
In Sisimiut, in January, the average water temperature is -0.7°C (30.7°F).Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 4h and 12min.On the first day of January in Sisimiut, sunrise is at 12:29 and sunset at 14:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:44 and sunset at 16:51 -02.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Sisimiut is 0.1h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average high temperature in January: -9.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -16.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-18°C).
Average rainfall in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average rainfall in January: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (18mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.1 days).
Average snowfall days in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are November and December (13.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average sea temperature in January: -0.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1.3°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average daylight in January: 4h and 1min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).
Sisimiut, Greenland
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