January weather forecastOtta, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Otta, Norway, with an average temperature varying between -7.8°C (18°F) and -14.7°C (5.5°F).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -7.8°C (18°F) and a low of -14.7°C (5.5°F).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Otta, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 479mm (18.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21 days and accumulates 225mm (8.86") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 6h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Otta. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of -7.8°C (18°F) and a low of -14.7°C (5.5°F).

In Otta, -7.8°C (18°F) is the average high-temperature and -14.7°C (5.5°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months.

In Otta, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

In Otta, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21 days and accumulates 225mm (8.86") of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 21 days. Throughout January, 225mm (8.86") of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Otta is 6h and 23min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

In Otta, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average high temperature in January: -7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average pressure in January: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average rainfall in January: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average snowfall in January: 225mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (225mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in January: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in January
Otta, Norway

  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and November (6km).