Weather in January
In the first month of the year in
Þórshöfn,
Iceland, a noticeable chill settles over the city. While the overall temperature remains low in
January, the mercury may plunge to as low as -3.5°C (25.7°F) during the night and only rise to a high of 2.9°C (37.2°F) by day. Despite this, winter enthusiasts find it an ideal time for activities such as outdoor winter sports as the terrain morphs into a sweeping, frost-bitten landscape. The daylight hours are scarce, adding to the wintry atmosphere. Visitors should be well-prepared for the cold, with heavy clothing and various warming essentials.
Temperature
Þórshöfn's weather in January indicates an average high-temperature of a still cold 2.9°C (37.2°F), nearly consistent with the 2.8°C (37°F) of
December. The average low-temperature during January nights is a subzero cold -3.5°C (25.7°F).
Rainfall
During January, Þórshöfn regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. During the entire year, Þórshöfn aggregates up to 660mm (25.98") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Þórshöfn, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:34 and sunset at 14:35. On the last day of January, in Þórshöfn, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 16:25 GMT.
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