January weather forecast
Kirkenes, Norway

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Weather in January

January, serving as the gateway into winter for Kirkenes, Norway, maintains a typical chilly and wet landscape. High humidity of 90%, paired with relatively low visibility of 8km (5mi), often marks the sky with a moody, grey canvas. The city does not hesitate to display winter's stark features, with the thermometer often indicating lows down to -10.8°C (12.6°F). Frequent snowfall weaves a thick white blanket over the city, transforming it into a winter wonderland. When compared to February, January appears a touch harsher, with lower temperatures and heavier snowfall.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -6.3°C (20.7°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Kirkenes, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Kirkenes, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kirkenes, there are 109 rainfall days, and 292mm (11.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kirkenes are January through June, September through December. In Kirkenes, Norway, in January, during 16.7 snowfall days, 94mm (3.7") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.2 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kirkenes, Norway, the average length of the day in January is 1h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 13:38 CET.

Sunshine

In Kirkenes, the average sunshine in January is 0.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kirkenes?

Kirkenes's January weather reaches an average high of -6.3°C (20.7°F) and an average low of -10.8°C (12.6°F), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January in Kirkenes?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kirkenes, records -6.3°C (20.7°F), while the low-temperature is -10.8°C (12.6°F).

What is the most humid month in Kirkenes?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Kirkenes?

The average relative humidity in January in Kirkenes, Norway, is 90%.

How much does it rain in Kirkenes in January?

In January, in Kirkenes, Norway, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kirkenes in January?

In Kirkenes, in January, during 16.7 snowfall days, 94mm (3.7") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kirkenes?

In Kirkenes, the average day length in January is 1h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kirkenes?

On the first day of January in Kirkenes, Norway, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 13:38 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kirkenes?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kirkenes, Norway, is 0.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kirkenes?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kirkenes?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average temperature in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average pressure in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1007.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average wind speed in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average humidity in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average rainfall in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (15mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average rainfall days in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average snowfall in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 94mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (95mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average snowfall days in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 4min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average sunshine days in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, July and August (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average UV index in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average cloud cover in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in January
Kirkenes, Norway

Average visibility in January - Kirkenes, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (8km).

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Kirkenes, Norway

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