Weather in January
The onset of the new year in Svolvær, Norway, finds residents bracing for cold conditions and limited daylight. Lows often plunge to -0.7°C (30.7°F) while the month's high typically reaches a chilly 1.5°C (34.7°F), ensuring a consistently cold January. The city’s winters can be quite wet, with rainfall being a common occurrence throughout the month. January is not the best time for outdoor activities due to limited daylight and the absence of sunshine. In all, the weather in January in Svolvær is best suited for winter sports or indoor activities.
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 15:02 CET.
Note: In January, the UV index of 0 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
[Resources]Temperature
The transition from December to January sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 1.5°C (34.7°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Svolvær documents a consistent average low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F) at night during January.Rainfall
In January, in Svolvær, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout January, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Svolvær, there are 188 rainfall days, and 722mm (28.43") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Svolvær, in January, the average water temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F).Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.
Daylight
In Svolvær, the average length of the day in January is 2h and 59min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 15:02 CET.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Svolvær. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the UV index of 0 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is January in Svolvær?
During January, Svolvær experiences an average high-temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).
How many days does it rain in January in Svolvær?
In Svolvær, in January, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the water temperature in January in Svolvær?
In Svolvær, Norway, the average seawater temperature in January is 4.9°C (40.8°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.
How many hours of daylight does Svolvær have in January?
In January, the average day length in Svolvær is 2h and 59min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Svolvær?
On the first day of January in Svolvær, Norway, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 15:02 CET.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Svolvær?
The months with the least sunshine in Svolvær, Norway, are January and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Svolvær?
The average sunshine duration in January in Svolvær, Norway, is 0h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Svolvær?
The months with the lowest UV index in Svolvær are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Svolvær?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Svolvær, Norway, is 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average temperature in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average high temperature in January: 1.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (0.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -0.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.9°C).
Average rainfall in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average rainfall in January: 83mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (86.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (35.8mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average rainfall days in January: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average sea temperature in January: 4.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average daylight in January: 3h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 0h
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 0h).
Average UV index in January
Svolvær, Norway
- Average UV index in January: 0
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).
Svolvær, Norway
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