Weather in January
Weather during January in Kópavogur, Iceland, is characterized by a significantly low daylight period and cold sea temperature averages. The amount of sunlight amounts to a brief 5.6 hours per day, while the chilling sea temperature lingers at about 5.5°C (41.9°F). These conditions result in a rather harsh winter landscape, as January continues the trend of short daylight hours from December. As the city transitions from January to February, citizens can anticipate a gradual increase in daylight hours.
Note: While a brief time in 5.5°C (41.9°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is already bracing, plunging below 10°C (50°F) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of January, in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
[Resources]Sea temperature
In Kópavogur, the average seawater temperature in January is 5.5°C (41.9°F).Note: While a brief time in 5.5°C (41.9°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is already bracing, plunging below 10°C (50°F) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 5h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of January, in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea water temperature in January in Kópavogur?
In Kópavogur, in January, the average water temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
How many hours of daylight does Kópavogur have in January?
In Kópavogur, the average day length in January is 5h and 37min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kópavogur?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of the month, in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
Average sea temperature in January
Kópavogur, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in January: 5.5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).
Average daylight in January
Kópavogur, Iceland
- Average daylight in January: 5h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).
Kópavogur, Iceland
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