January weather forecast
Skálar, Iceland

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Skálar, Iceland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.9°C (30.4°F) and max 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Temperature

Skálar's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still cold 1.8°C (35.2°F), subtly shifts from December's 1.5°C (34.7°F). Skálar maintains an average low-temperature of -0.9°C (30.4°F) throughout January's nights.

Humidity

In Skálar, Iceland, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Skálar, 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

Months with snowfall in Skálar are January through July, September through December. In Skálar, Iceland, in January, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 104mm (4.09") of snow. In Skálar, 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 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:35 and sunset at 14:29. On the last day of January, in Skálar, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 16:21 GMT.

Sunshine

In Skálar, the average sunshine in January is 1.9h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Skálar in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 1.8°C (35.2°F) and -0.9°C (30.4°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Skálar?
The average relative humidity in January is 82%.
How much does it rain in Skálar in January?
In Skálar, Iceland, in January, during 10.7 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Skálar?
In Skálar, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 104mm (4.09") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Skálar have in January?
In January, the average day length in Skálar, Iceland, is 4h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Skálar?
On the first day of January in Skálar, sunrise is at 11:35 and sunset at 14:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 16:21 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Skálar?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Skálar, Iceland, is 1.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Skálar?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in January in Skálar?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, Iceland
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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
Skálar, 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).

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