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
Weather in January
Temperature
In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still icy 0.9°C (33.6°F), nearly identical to December's 0.6°C (33.1°F). A modest nighttime temperature average of -3°C (26.6°F) characterizes January.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In January, in Skaftafell, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout January, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Skaftafell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.1 days and collects up to 1193mm (46.97") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Skaftafell are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Skaftafell. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 209mm (8.23") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 5h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:57 and sunset at 15:25. On the last day of January, in Skaftafell, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 16:51 GMT.
Sunshine
With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Skaftafell.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Skaftafell, Iceland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average high temperature in January: 0.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (0.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-3.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average pressure in January: 997.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.7mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average wind speed in January: 22km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (79%).
Average rainfall in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average rainfall in January: 130mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (46mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in January: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average snowfall in January: 209mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (209mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Skaftafell, 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).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in January
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
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