January weather forecast
Njardvik, Iceland

Taking into consideration the severe cold climatic conditions, January in Njardvik, Iceland, is no stranger to bitter winter weather. The month doesn’t only showcase a significant drop in temperature from the preceding December, it also sets the stage for the subsequent month’s weather pattern. Icy extremes are expected with temperatures sinking below freezing averaging at -2°C (28.4°F). Nonetheless, the rainfall doesn’t promise any relief as the month records an alarming high of 99mm (3.9"). A fewer daylight hours in this stark month, tend to make the short Icelandic days seem even more brief.

Temperature

During January, February and December, Njardvik experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

Rainfall

In Njardvik, Iceland, in January, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Njardvik aggregates up to 1076mm (42.36") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Njardvik, in January, the average water temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F).
Note: Entering waters of 6.3°C (43.3°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Njardvik is 5h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Njardvik, sunrise is at 11:19 and sunset at 15:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 and sunset at 17:13 GMT.