January weather forecastPiteå, Sweden

January

Weather in January

The weather in Piteå famously kicks off the year with maximum snowfall. January has the unenviable record of being the coldest month in the area with lows plummeting to -10.5°C (13.1°F) and highs barely touching -5.8°C (21.6°F). Sea temperatures also record a chilling low, which makes most water activities impossible. It is a time of limited daylight and sunshine, making it a perfect setting for winter outdoor pursuits. January's cold climate is accompanied by high relative humidity and low visibility due to significant cloud cover.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of -5.8°C (21.6°F) and a low-temperature average of -10.5°C (13.1°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In Piteå, Sweden, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Piteå, there are 93.1 rainfall days, and 277mm (10.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Piteå are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Piteå is January, when snow falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).
Note: While swimming, this is identified as life-endangering and very dangerous. The water's freezing temperatures cause intense discomfort and induce rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to mitigate thermal damage.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Piteå is 5h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Piteå, sunrise is at 09:46 and sunset at 13:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 15:06 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Piteå are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January, having an average high-temperature of -5.8°C (21.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -10.5°C (13.1°F), is the coldest month.

In Piteå, in January, the average high-temperature is -5.8°C (21.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -10.5°C (13.1°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Piteå is 92%.

In Piteå, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Piteå. Snow falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of snow.

In Piteå, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 156mm (6.14") of snow.

In January, the average sea temperature in Piteå is 0.8°C (33.4°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.

In January, the average day length in Piteå is 5h and 5min.

On the first day of January in Piteå, Sweden, sunrise is at 09:46 and sunset at 13:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 15:06 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Piteå is 1.9h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Piteå, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

-2.7°C

-5.8°C

-5.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

14.2km/h

13.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

13.3

13.8

10.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.5

16.5

17.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average high temperature in January: -5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: -10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average pressure in January: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average wind speed in January: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Piteå, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average snowfall in January: 156mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (156mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average sea temperature in January: 0.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average daylight in January: 5h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Piteå, Sweden

Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (14.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Piteå, 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).