January weather forecast
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

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Weather in January

Eyrarbakki, Iceland commences the calendar year with its weather offering chilly temperatures and copious snowfall. High precipitation and low sunshine are notable consistent characteristics during this month. Residents often contend with an average daytime high temperature of only 2.2°C (36°F) and nights dipping to a low of -1.2°C (29.8°F). Wind intensities can ramp up, with an average speed around 24.1km/h (15mph), creating a potential wind-chill factor to consider during outdoor activities. Notwithstanding, the snow-blanketed landscape presents a quaint backdrop for the cold-weather enthusiast.

Temperature

Eyrarbakki's average high-temperature in January is a still icy 2.2°C (36°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 1.5°C (34.7°F) of December. Eyrarbakki observes an average low-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) during the slightly cooler nights of January.

Humidity

January and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Eyrarbakki.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 142mm (5.59") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Eyrarbakki. In Eyrarbakki, in January, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 190mm (7.48") of snow. Throughout the year, in Eyrarbakki, there are 61.9 snowfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 5h and 42min.
On the first day of January in Eyrarbakki, sunrise is at 11:11 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:06 and sunset at 17:09 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Eyrarbakki, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Eyrarbakki is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Eyrarbakki?

In Eyrarbakki, 2.2°C (36°F) is the average high-temperature and -1.2°C (29.8°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months in Eyrarbakki?

The months with the highest humidity in Eyrarbakki are January and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Eyrarbakki?

In Eyrarbakki, Iceland, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the rainiest month in Eyrarbakki?

The month with the most rainfall in Eyrarbakki, Iceland, is January, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Eyrarbakki?

In Eyrarbakki, in January, during 18.6 rainfall days, 142mm (5.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Eyrarbakki?

In Eyrarbakki, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 190mm (7.48") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Eyrarbakki?

In January, the average day length in Eyrarbakki, Iceland, is 5h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Eyrarbakki?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:11 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:06 and sunset at 17:09 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Eyrarbakki?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Eyrarbakki, Iceland, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Eyrarbakki have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Eyrarbakki?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Eyrarbakki is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average temperature in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-1.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average pressure in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average pressure in January: 996.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (996.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average wind speed in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in January: 24.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average humidity in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average rainfall in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in January: 142mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (45mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average rainfall days in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (14.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average snowfall in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in January: 190mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average snowfall days in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average sunshine days in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average UV index in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average cloud cover in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and August (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in January
Eyrarbakki, Iceland

Average visibility in January - Eyrarbakki, Iceland
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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