January weather forecast
Kvalsund, Norway

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kvalsund, Norway, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max -2.3°C (27.9°F) and min -5.7°C (21.7°F).

Temperature

The coldest period falls in January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches -2.3°C (27.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kvalsund, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kvalsund, there are 126 rainfall days, and 490mm (19.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Kvalsund. In Kvalsund, during January, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of snow. In Kvalsund, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 928mm (36.54") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Kvalsund, Norway, is 5°C (41°F).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 5°C (41°F) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 10°C (50°F) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 1h and 13min.
On the first day of January in Kvalsund, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:26 and sunset at 13:48 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 0.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kvalsund is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kvalsund?

Kvalsund's coldest period falls in January and February, when the average high-temperatures ascend to -2.3°C (27.9°F).

How cold is it in Kvalsund in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -2.3°C (27.9°F) and -5.7°C (21.7°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Kvalsund?

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

How much does it rain in Kvalsund in January?

In Kvalsund, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kvalsund in January?

In January, in Kvalsund, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 110mm (4.33") of snow is accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Kvalsund?

In Kvalsund, Norway, the average seawater temperature in January is 5°C (41°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Kvalsund have in January?

In Kvalsund, the average day length in January is 1h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kvalsund?

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 09:26 and sunset at 13:48 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kvalsund?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 0.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kvalsund?

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

Average temperature in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average pressure in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1005.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average wind speed in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 24.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average humidity in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and June (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average rainfall in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and December (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average rainfall days in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average snowfall in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 110mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (145mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average snowfall days in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average sea temperature in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in January: 5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (4.8°C).

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

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

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average sunshine days in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average UV index in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average cloud cover in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in January
Kvalsund, Norway

Average visibility in January - Kvalsund, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).

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