January weather forecast
Sandviken, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Sandviken, Norway, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 2.8°C (37°F) and 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout January, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 227.1 rainfall days, and 1594mm (62.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sandviken. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 6h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:44 and sunset at 15:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Sandviken is 2.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sandviken. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sandviken?
January stands out as Sandviken's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of 0.6°C (33.1°F).
How cold is it in Sandviken in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sandviken, Norway, are 2.8°C (37°F) and 0.6°C (33.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Sandviken?
The average relative humidity in January in Sandviken, Norway, is 78%.
How much does it rain in Sandviken in January?
In January, in Sandviken, Norway, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout January, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Sandviken?
The month with the most snowfall in Sandviken, Norway, is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Sandviken?
In Sandviken, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 127mm (5") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Sandviken?
The average day length in January is 6h and 46min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sandviken?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:44 and sunset at 15:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 16:46 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Sandviken have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Sandviken, Norway, is 2.4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Sandviken?
The months with the lowest UV index in Sandviken, Norway, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Sandviken?
In Sandviken, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average temperature in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average pressure in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average wind speed in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 21.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average humidity in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average rainfall in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 153mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (73mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average rainfall days in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average snowfall in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 127mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average snowfall days in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average sunshine days in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.4 days).

Average UV index in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average UV index in January
Sandviken, 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 January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average cloud cover in January
Sandviken, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January - Sandviken, Norway
Average visibility in January
Sandviken, 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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