January weather forecast
Alesund, Norway

The start of the year in Alesund, Norway, witnesses a distinctive winter chill. During this time, the city typically experiences some of the lowest temperatures of the year. A thick layer of frost often adorns the ambiance, with the lowest temperature hitting approximately -1°C (30.2°F). The daylight hours are brief, and the city wraps in darkness for the majority of the day. The possibility of snowfall adds to the ethereal beauty of January in this Scandinavian coastal city.

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month in Alesund, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 2°C (35.6°F) and a low of -1°C (30.2°F).

Rainfall

In Alesund, in January, during 24 rainfall days, 127mm (5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alesund, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269 days and collects up to 1482mm (58.35") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F).
Note: Diving into 6.7°C (44.1°F) when it's under 10°C (50°F) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Alesund, Norway, is 6h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 15:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Alesund is 1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 0 in January transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.