January weather forecast
Egilsstaðir, Iceland

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Egilsstaðir, Iceland, with an average temperature ranging between max 1°C (33.8°F) and min -4°C (24.8°F).

Temperature

January and March, with an average high-temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are the coldest months.

Rainfall

In Egilsstaðir, during January, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Egilsstaðir, there are 167 rainfall days, and 892mm (35.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Egilsstaðir, Iceland, sunrise is at 11:08 and sunset at 14:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:50 and sunset at 16:31 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 0 in January transform into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.