January weather forecastVolda, Norway

January

Weather in January

Kickstarting the year, January is one of the coldest months in Volda, Norway. This winter month is recognized with short daylight days and long, cold nights. One common feature is the presence of voluminous rainfall amounting to 188mm (7.4"), dispersed over approximately 25 days. The seas, locked at a chilling temperature, enhance the overall frosty conditions. Despite the cold, one can truly bask in the pristine, snow-covered vistas that this season offers.

Temperature

Volda experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 0°C (32°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F).

Rainfall

In Volda, during January, the rain falls for 25 days and regularly aggregates up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Volda, there are 267 rainfall days, and 1943mm (76.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Volda, the average seawater temperature in January is 6.7°C (44.1°F).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) in 6.7°C (44.1°F) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 13°C (55.4°F) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

In Volda, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 0.5h.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 0°C (32°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F), is recognized as the coldest.

January temperatures in Volda, Norway, vary between a high-temperature of 0°C (32°F) and a low-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F).

In Volda, during January, the rain falls for 25 days and regularly aggregates up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation.

In January, the average sea temperature in Volda, Norway, is 6.7°C (44.1°F). 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.

In January, the average day length in Volda, Norway, is 6h and 17min.

On the first day of January in Volda, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:05 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

In Volda, the average sunshine duration in January is 0.5h.

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Average temperature in January
Volda, Norway

Average high temperature in January: 0°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0°C).

Average low temperature in January: -3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March and December (-3°C).

Average rainfall in January
Volda, Norway

Average rainfall in January: 188mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (238mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (77mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Volda, Norway

Average rainfall days in January: 25 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (16 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Volda, Norway

Average sea temperature in January: 6.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Volda, Norway

Average daylight in January: 6h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 0h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).