January weather forecast
Sisimiut, Greenland

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Weather in January

Expect cold and darker days in Sisimiut during this month. The month's significant characteristics are the freezing temperatures, limited amount of daylight, and snowy conditions. Recorded data indicates temperatures ranging from -16.3°C (2.7°F) to -9.4°C (15.1°F), and snowfall on approximately 10.1 days. With barely over 4 hours of daylight and minimal sunshine hours, this month definitely embraces winter in all its glory. People who appreciate the magic of winter and snow activities might find January an excellent time to visit Sisimiut, Greenland.

Temperature

As Sisimiut transitions into January, the average high-temperature stands at a still subzero cold -9.4°C (15.1°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Sisimiut's temperature drops to an average low of -16.3°C (2.7°F) during the nights of January.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sisimiut, Greenland, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Sisimiut, Greenland. In Sisimiut, Greenland, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days. In Sisimiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.4 days.

Sea temperature

In Sisimiut, in January, the average water temperature is -0.7°C (30.7°F).
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 4h and 12min.
On the first day of January in Sisimiut, sunrise is at 12:29 and sunset at 14:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:44 and sunset at 16:51 -02.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sisimiut is 0.1h.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Sisimiut?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sisimiut, Greenland, during January are -9.4°C (15.1°F) and -16.3°C (2.7°F) respectively.

How many days does it rain in January in Sisimiut?

In Sisimiut, Greenland, in January, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Sisimiut?

In Sisimiut, Greenland, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days.

How cold is the water in January in Sisimiut?

In January, the average sea temperature in Sisimiut, Greenland, is -0.7°C (30.7°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.

How many hours of daylight does Sisimiut have in January?

In January, the average day length in Sisimiut, Greenland, is 4h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sisimiut?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:29 and sunset at 14:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:44 and sunset at 16:51 -02.

How many hours of sunshine does Sisimiut have in January?

In Sisimiut, Greenland, the average sunshine duration in January is 0.1h.

Average temperature in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average temperature in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average high temperature in January: -9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -16.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-18°C).

Average rainfall in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average rainfall in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average rainfall in January: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average rainfall days in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.1 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average snowfall days in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are November and December (13.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average sea temperature in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average sea temperature in January: -0.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sisimiut, Greenland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Average daylight in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Sisimiut, Greenland

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