January weather forecastMidsund, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Midsund, Norway, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 4.4°C (39.9°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in January for Midsund is a still icy 4.4°C (39.9°F), staying closely aligned with December's conditions. Midsund's nighttime temperatures in January see a subtle dip to an average of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

In Midsund, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Midsund, in January, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 113mm (4.45") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 219.8 rainfall days, and 1124mm (44.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Midsund, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 81mm (3.19") of snow is accumulated. In Midsund, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 498mm (19.61") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Midsund is 7°C (44.6°F).
Note: Dipping in 7°C (44.6°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Midsund is 6h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 15:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:06 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Midsund, in January, the average high-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

In Midsund, Norway, in January, during 15.8 rainfall days, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, in Midsund, Norway, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 81mm (3.19") of snow is accumulated.

In Midsund, Norway, in January, the average water temperature is 7°C (44.6°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.

In Midsund, Norway, the average day length in January is 6h and 7min.

On the first day of January in Midsund, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 15:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:06 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Midsund, Norway, is 2.6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Midsund, Norway.

In Midsund, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

5.4°C

4.4°C

4.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

30.4km/h

28.5km/h

26.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

5.7

6.9

8.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.1

9.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Midsund, Norway

Average high temperature in January: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Midsund, Norway

Average pressure in January: 1005.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Midsund, Norway

Average wind speed in January: 26.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (16.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Midsund, Norway

Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Midsund, Norway

Average rainfall in January: 113mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (143mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (53mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Midsund, Norway

Average rainfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (15.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Midsund, Norway

Average snowfall in January: 81mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Midsund, Norway

Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Midsund, Norway

Average sea temperature in January: 7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.6°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 6h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Midsund, Norway

Average sunshine days in January: 9.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and November (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Midsund, Norway

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Midsund, Norway

Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in January
Midsund, Norway

Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).