January weather forecast
Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Egilsstaðir, Iceland, greets the year with a cold embrace. With a peak temperature of just 1°C (33.8°F) and lows plunging to a chilling -4°C (24.8°F), the weather is perfect for those who enjoy the nippy air. Overcast skies and frequent rainfall are typical, with precipitation observed usually on 16 days in this month. The city is blanketed under snow, giving it an otherworldly appeal. Hardy explorers and winter sports enthusiasts find January particularly appealing.

Temperature

Egilsstaðir witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and March, reaching an average of 1°C (33.8°F).

Rainfall

In January, in Egilsstaðir, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout January, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167 rainfall days, and 892mm (35.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Egilsstaðir, the average length of the day in January is 5h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:09 and sunset at 14:52. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 16:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Egilsstaðir are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 0 in January leads to these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.