Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still cold 3.1°C (37.6°F), barely different from December's 4.5°C (40.1°F). During the January nights, Moskenes's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still wintry 0.8°C (33.4°F).Humidity
In Moskenes, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.Rainfall
In Moskenes, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout January, 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated. In Moskenes, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 450mm (17.72") of snow.Sea temperature
In Moskenes, in January, the average water temperature is 5°C (41°F).Note: Entering waters of 5°C (41°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Moskenes is 3h and 22min.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 09:29 and sunset at 15:12 CET.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 1.4h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Moskenes in January?
What is the average humidity in January in Moskenes?
How much does it rain in Moskenes in January?
How many days does it snow in January in Moskenes?
What is the water temperature in January in Moskenes?
How many hours of daylight does Moskenes have in January?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Moskenes?
How long on average sun shines in January in Moskenes?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Moskenes?
Average temperature in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average high temperature in January: 3.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (2.5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 0.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average pressure in January: 1004.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.4mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average wind speed in January: 31.4km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and December (31.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average humidity in January: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average rainfall in January: 51mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (18mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average snowfall in January: 75mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (125mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average snowfall days in January: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average sea temperature in January: 5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average daylight in January: 3h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is March (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average cloud cover in January: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).
Average visibility in January
Moskenes, Norway
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
