January weather forecast
Uummannaq, Greenland

January in Uummannaq, Greenland experiences the lowest amount of daylight in the year, with a mere 1.1 hours of sunlight per day. It is a clear month with an emphasis on extremely chilly temperatures, especially compared to the milder months of spring. Precipitation also begins to increase, manifesting mostly as snow rather than rain. Its maritime climate manifests itself quite starkly with sea temperatures at -1.2°C (29.8°F). This harsh period makes for rigid icy landscapes, cautioning residents to prepare for frostbite and hypothermia conditions.

Temperature

January's arrival in Uummannaq brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -8°C (17.6°F), slightly deviating from December's -6°C (21.2°F). Uummannaq observes a consistent average low-temperature of -13°C (8.6°F) throughout January nights.

Rainfall

In Uummannaq, in January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Uummannaq aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Uummannaq is -1.2°C (29.8°F).
Note: In the activity of swimming, this is perceived as lethal and exceedingly dangerous. The cold water elicits sharp pain and instant hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to mitigate thermal detriment.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 1h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 11:33 and sunset at 15:50 -02.