January weather forecast
Olderdalen, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Olderdalen, Norway, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -8.9°C (16°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -8.9°C (16°F), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Olderdalen, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.9 rainfall days, and 769mm (30.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout January, 289mm (11.38") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.3 snowfall days, and 2376mm (93.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 1h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 09:24 and sunset at 14:18 CET.

Sunshine

In Olderdalen, the average sunshine in January is 1.1h.

UV index

In Olderdalen, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
Olderdalen records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -8.9°C (16°F).
How cold is it in January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -8.9°C (16°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 83%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Olderdalen, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in January?
In Olderdalen, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 289mm (11.38") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the sea temperature in January?
In Olderdalen, in January, the average water temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.
What is the average length of the day in January in Olderdalen?
In January, the average day length is 1h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
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 09:24 and sunset at 14:18 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 1.1h.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1005.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (57mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 289mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (470mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (22.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in January: 4.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.1°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Olderdalen, 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 March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in January
Olderdalen, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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