January weather forecast
Upernavik, Greenland

January in Upernavik, Greenland, greets residents and visitors with much colder conditions than December. The drastic drop in mercury compared to December results in the coldest conditions of the year, which also present formidable temperatures for outdoor activities. The high on average, drops to -13.6°C (7.5°F) and reaches no higher during the day. The daylight lasts for minimal durations, making January challenging for explorers and adventurers, while the city's climate remains dry. Combine this with almost no sun and UV index of 0, the first month of the year sets a bleak, frosty tone.

Temperature

The dawn of January in Upernavik sees an average high-temperature of a still frigid cold -13.6°C (7.5°F), subtly contrasting with December's -11.2°C (11.8°F). During January, the average low-temperature in Upernavik, Greenland, is an arctic cold -19.8°C (-3.6°F).

Rainfall

In January, in Upernavik, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113 rainfall days, and 251mm (9.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Upernavik is -1.6°C (29.1°F).
Note: When swimming, this state is excessively cold, posing a lethal risk. Absent the protection of insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia is likely to occur immediately.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Upernavik is 0h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:51 and sunset at 15:04 -02.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 0 in January leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.