January weather forecastHólar, Iceland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hólar, Iceland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.3°C (24.3°F) and -0.8°C (30.6°F).

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -0.8°C (30.6°F), showing little deviation from December. Hólar, in January, registers an average low temperature of -4.3°C (24.3°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Hólar.

Rainfall

In Hólar, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hólar, Iceland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 605mm (23.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 213mm (8.39") of snow.

Daylight

In Hólar, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:37 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:14 and sunset at 16:45 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

In Hólar, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in January, in Hólar, is -0.8°C (30.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to -4.3°C (24.3°F).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Hólar, Iceland.

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Hólar, in January, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Hólar, Iceland. Snow falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 213mm (8.39") of snow.

In Hólar, in January, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 213mm (8.39") of snow.

In January, the average day length in Hólar, Iceland, is 4h and 53min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:37 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:14 and sunset at 16:45 GMT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

In Hólar, Iceland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average high temperature in January: -0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-4.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average pressure in January: 998.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average wind speed in January: 19.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average rainfall in January: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (23mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average snowfall in January: 213mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (213mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 54min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in January
Hólar, Iceland

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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