January weather forecast
Flateyri, Iceland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Flateyri, Iceland, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -2.8°C (27°F) and an average high of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

As Flateyri, Iceland, welcomes January, the average high-temperature is noted at a still icy 0.3°C (32.5°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Flateyri's January nights demonstrate minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, with an average of -2.8°C (27°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February, August through October, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Flateyri. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Flateyri. In Flateyri, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 188mm (7.4") of snow is typically accumulated. In Flateyri, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.9 days and aggregates up to 999mm (39.33") of snow.

Daylight

In Flateyri, Iceland, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Flateyri, sunrise is at 12:02 and sunset at 15:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:35 and sunset at 16:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Flateyri is 1.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Flateyri in January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Flateyri during January are 0.3°C (32.5°F) and -2.8°C (27°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month in Flateyri?
The months with the highest humidity in Flateyri, Iceland, are January, February, August through October, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
What is the average humidity in January in Flateyri?
In Flateyri, Iceland, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.
What is the rainiest month in Flateyri?
January is the month with the most rainfall in Flateyri. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Flateyri in January?
In January, in Flateyri, Iceland, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Flateyri in January?
In Flateyri, Iceland, in January, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 188mm (7.4") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Flateyri have in January?
In Flateyri, Iceland, the average day length in January is 4h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Flateyri?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:02 and sunset at 15:11. On the last day of the month, in Flateyri, sunrise is at 10:35 and sunset at 16:59 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Flateyri?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Flateyri is 1.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Flateyri?
The months with the lowest UV index in Flateyri are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in January in Flateyri?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Flateyri, Iceland, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in January: 0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (-0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3°C).

Average pressure in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average pressure in January: 997.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in January: 28.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, August, September and October (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (82%).

Average rainfall in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in January: 101mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (34mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in January: 188mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (203mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 21h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in January
Flateyri, Iceland
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).

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