January weather forecastSkellefteå, Sweden

January

Weather in January

January ushers in the new year with cold and snowy conditions in Skellefteå, Sweden. This month receives the highest snowfall of the year with 107mm (4.21"). A substantial decrease in temperatures from December calls for bracing against icy winds. Citizens can expect bursts of snow to paint the city white possibly leading to majestic wintry scenes. Notwithstanding, the cold weather and snow make January conducive for myriad winter activities.

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a minimum average of -8.6°C (16.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Skellefteå are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Skellefteå, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Skellefteå, there are 99.9 rainfall days, and 252mm (9.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 107mm (4.21") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Skellefteå is 5h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Skellefteå, sunrise is at 09:38 and sunset at 13:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 15:13 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Skellefteå. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Skellefteå, Sweden, reaching -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the peak and -8.6°C (16.5°F) at the low.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -8.6°C (16.5°F) respectively.

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

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

In Skellefteå, Sweden, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 107mm (4.21") of accumulated snow.

In January, in Skellefteå, Sweden, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout January, 107mm (4.21") of snow is accumulated.

In Skellefteå, Sweden, the average day length in January is 5h and 20min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:38 and sunset at 13:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 15:13 CET.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Skellefteå, Sweden.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Skellefteå is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in January: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Skellefteå, 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 (1005mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in January: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in January: 107mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (107mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 0min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Skellefteå, Sweden

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).