January weather forecast
Varangerbotn, Norway

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Varangerbotn, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of -12.4°C (9.7°F) and an average high of -7°C (19.4°F).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of -7°C (19.4°F) and an average low of -12.4°C (9.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In January, in Varangerbotn, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Varangerbotn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.6 days and collects up to 370mm (14.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Varangerbotn, during January, snow falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of snow. In Varangerbotn, during the entire year, snow falls for 130.5 days and aggregates up to 932mm (36.69") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Varangerbotn, in January, the average water temperature is 3.9°C (39°F).
Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.

Daylight

In Varangerbotn, the average length of the day in January is 1h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 09:02 and sunset at 13:36 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 0.6h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of -7°C (19.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.4°C (9.7°F).
How cold is it in January?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Varangerbotn, is -7°C (19.4°F), while the average low-temperature is -12.4°C (9.7°F).
What are the most humid months in Varangerbotn?
January, February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 91%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Varangerbotn, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January?
In January, it is snowing for 17.4 days. Throughout January, 140mm (5.51") of snow is accumulated.
How cold is the water in January?
In January, the average sea temperature is 3.9°C (39°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.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 1h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
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 09:02 and sunset at 13:36 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 0.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average high temperature in January: -7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average pressure in January: 1006.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, April and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (22mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average snowfall in January: 140mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (160mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in January: 3.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.5°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average daylight in January: 1h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Varangerbotn, 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, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in January
Varangerbotn, Norway
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and April (7km).

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