January weather forecastLuleå, Sweden
January
Weather in January
January in Luleå, Sweden, bears the brunt of winter with temperatures plunging markedly from December. The sea temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) is the coldest recorded all year. Simultaneously, sharp chills cause regular snowfall, and the city is usually covered in abundant snow. With 5 hours of daylight, the sky often looks overcast. The icy month of January concludes, setting the stage for another chilling month ahead.Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -5.7°C (21.7°F) and a minimum temperature of -9.9°C (14.2°F).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.Rainfall
In Luleå, Sweden, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Luleå, there are 110.8 rainfall days, and 409mm (16.1") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Luleå, Sweden, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.2 snowfall days, and 846mm (33.31") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature in Luleå is -0.3°C (31.5°F).Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.
Daylight
In Luleå, the average length of the day in January is 4h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:49 and sunset at 13:19. On the last day of January, in Luleå, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 15:01 CET.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 1.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average high temperature in January: -5.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.7°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -9.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average pressure in January: 1009.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.8mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average wind speed in January: 15.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13km/h).
Average humidity in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average humidity in January: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average rainfall in January: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average snowfall in January: 174mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (178mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average sea temperature in January: -0.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (-0.7°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average daylight in January: 4h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are June and October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average cloud cover in January: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in January
Luleå, Sweden
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).
