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- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
With the advent of January, Akureyri's high-temperatures adjust to a still freezing cold -2.7°C (27.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. January in Akureyri, Iceland, sees the temperature falling to a mean low of -8°C (17.6°F).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Akureyri are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
In January, in Akureyri, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Akureyri, Iceland, there are 171.3 rainfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Akureyri. In Akureyri, during January, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 463mm (18.23") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 122.6 snowfall days, and 2565mm (100.98") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Akureyri, the average seawater temperature in January is 3.4°C (38.1°F).Note: For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Akureyri is 4h and 55min.On the first day of January in Akureyri, sunrise is at 11:32 and sunset at 14:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:10 and sunset at 16:41 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 2.1h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Akureyri. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average high temperature in January: -2.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9°C).
Average pressure in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average pressure in January: 998.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average wind speed in January: 16.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average rainfall in January: 84mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (30mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average snowfall in January: 463mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (499mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in January: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in January: 3.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average daylight in January: 4h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in January: 5.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and December (5.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in January: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).
Average visibility in January
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).
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