January weather forecast
Uummannaq, Greenland

January in Uummannaq, Greenland experiences the lowest amount of daylight in the year, with a mere 1.1 hours of sunlight per day. It is a clear month with an emphasis on extremely chilly temperatures, especially compared to the milder months of spring. Precipitation also begins to increase, manifesting mostly as snow rather than rain. Its maritime climate manifests itself quite starkly with sea temperatures at -1.2°C (29.8°F). This harsh period makes for rigid icy landscapes, cautioning residents to prepare for frostbite and hypothermia conditions.

Temperature

The initiation of January records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -8°C (17.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. A steady low-temperature average of -13°C (8.6°F) is logged during January, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Rainfall

In Uummannaq, in January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 198mm (7.8") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Uummannaq, the average seawater temperature in January is -1.2°C (29.8°F).
Note: In the case of swimming, the extreme coldness, danger, and life-threatening nature of this situation are apparent. Without insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

In Uummannaq, the average length of the day in January is 1h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 11:33 and sunset at 15:50 -02.