Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
January denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still wintry 1.8°C (35.2°F) from December's 1.5°C (34.7°F). Kópasker maintains a near steady average temperature of -0.9°C (30.4°F) during the nights of January, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Kópasker, during January, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kópasker, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 104mm (4.09") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kópasker, Iceland, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.7 days and aggregates up to 632mm (24.88") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 4h and 35min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 11:41 and sunset at 14:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 and sunset at 16:28 GMT.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 1.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average high temperature in January: 1.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (1.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -0.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-1.9°C).
Average pressure in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average pressure in January: 998.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.7mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average wind speed in January: 29.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (80%).
Average rainfall in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average rainfall in January: 61mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average snowfall in January: 104mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (113mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average daylight in January: 4h and 4min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in January: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in January
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).
