January weather forecast
Ørsta, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Ørsta, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average high of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and an average low of -3.4°C (25.9°F).

Temperature

Ørsta notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and a low of -3.4°C (25.9°F).

Humidity

In Ørsta, Norway, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ørsta, Norway, during January, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation. In Ørsta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 199.5 days and collects up to 1157mm (45.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ørsta, in January, snow falls for 15 days, with typically accumulated 391mm (15.39") of snow. In Ørsta, Norway, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.3 days and aggregates up to 1824mm (71.81") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Ørsta is 6.7°C (44.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 6.7°C (44.1°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

In Ørsta, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of January, in Ørsta, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.4h.

UV index

In Ørsta, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Ørsta?
January is the month when Ørsta experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and a low of -3.4°C (25.9°F).
How cold is January in Ørsta?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Ørsta, is -0.5°C (31.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -3.4°C (25.9°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, Norway, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.
How many days does it rain in January in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Ørsta in January?
In Ørsta, in January, during 15 snowfall days, 391mm (15.39") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the water temperature in January in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, Norway, the average seawater temperature in January is 6.7°C (44.1°F). Swimming in 6.7°C (44.1°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, the average day length in January is 6h and 16min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ørsta?
On the first day of January in Ørsta, Norway, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 16:31 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Ørsta have in January?
In Ørsta, Norway, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.4h.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Ørsta?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ørsta is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average temperature in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average pressure in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1006.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average wind speed in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average humidity in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average rainfall in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 136mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (141mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (63mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average rainfall days in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average snowfall in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 391mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (410mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average snowfall days in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average sea temperature in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in January: 6.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.3°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average sunshine days in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average UV index in January
Ørsta, 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 February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January - Ørsta, Norway
Average cloud cover in January
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

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

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

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