Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
The onset of January brings an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F), nearly matching the December temperature. In Sortland, the January nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F), a minor dip from daytime readings.Humidity
In Sortland, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.Rainfall
In Sortland, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.5 rainfall days, and 959mm (37.76") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Sortland. In January, in Sortland, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout January, 311mm (12.24") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.3 snowfall days, and 1874mm (73.78") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Sortland, in January, the average water temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F).Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
Daylight
In Sortland, Norway, the average length of the day in January is 2h and 33min.On the first day of January in Sortland, Norway, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 14:52 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 1h.UV index
In Sortland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sortland?
How many hours of sunshine does Sortland have in January?
What is the UV index reading in January in Sortland?
Average temperature in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average high temperature in January: -0.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.7°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -3.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4°C).
Average pressure in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average pressure in January: 1004.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.6mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average wind speed in January: 19.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).
Average humidity in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average rainfall in January: 97mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (59mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average snowfall in January: 311mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (370mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average sea temperature in January: 5.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.9°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average daylight in January: 2h and 3min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (5.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average cloud cover in January: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 59).
Average visibility in January
Sortland, Norway
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (8km).
