January weather forecastSandnes, Norway
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Sandnes, Norway, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature during January is a still cold 4.2°C (39.6°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Sandnes records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of January, averaging a still icy 2°C (35.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Sandnes is 78%.Rainfall
In Sandnes, in January, during 16.5 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 210.6 rainfall days, and 1013mm (39.88") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 23mm (0.91") of snow is accumulated. In Sandnes, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of snow.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Sandnes is 6°C (42.8°F).Note: Swimming in 6°C (42.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Sandnes is 7h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:29 and sunset at 15:51. On the last day of January, in Sandnes, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 16:53 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Sandnes is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average high temperature in January: 4.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average pressure in January: 1009.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.7mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average wind speed in January: 27.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average rainfall in January: 100mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (43mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in January: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average snowfall in January: 23mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average sea temperature in January: 6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.6°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average daylight in January: 7h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in January
Sandnes, Norway
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (9km).
