January weather forecast
Rjukan, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rjukan, Norway, with an average temperature varying between -11°C (12.2°F) and -5.6°C (21.9°F).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of -5.6°C (21.9°F) and a low of -11°C (12.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Rjukan are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In Rjukan, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rjukan, Norway, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 585mm (23.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rjukan are January through June, September through December. In Rjukan, in January, snow falls for 18.2 days, with typically accumulated 353mm (13.9") of snow. In Rjukan, during the entire year, snow falls for 118.3 days and aggregates up to 2354mm (92.68") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Rjukan is 6h and 54min.
On the first day of January in Rjukan, Norway, sunrise is at 09:26 and sunset at 15:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Rjukan, Norway, is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rjukan. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Rjukan?
January is the month when Rjukan sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of -5.6°C (21.9°F) and a low of -11°C (12.2°F).
How cold is it in Rjukan in January?
Rjukan in January has an average high-temperature of -5.6°C (21.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -11°C (12.2°F).
What are the most humid months in Rjukan?
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months in Rjukan, Norway.
What is the average humidity in January in Rjukan?
In January, the average relative humidity in Rjukan, Norway, is 93%.
How many days does it rain in January in Rjukan?
In Rjukan, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Rjukan?
In Rjukan, in January, snow falls for 18.2 days, with typically accumulated 353mm (13.9") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January in Rjukan?
In January, the average day length in Rjukan, Norway, is 6h and 54min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Rjukan?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:26 and sunset at 15:31. On the last day of the month, in Rjukan, Norway, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:36 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Rjukan have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Rjukan, Norway, is 3.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rjukan?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in January in Rjukan?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Rjukan, Norway, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average temperature in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11°C).

Average pressure in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average pressure in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average wind speed in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average humidity in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average rainfall in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average rainfall days in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average snowfall in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 353mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (442mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average snowfall days in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average sunshine days in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average UV index in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average cloud cover in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in January - Rjukan, Norway
Average visibility in January
Rjukan, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

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

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