Weather in January
A chilly start to the new year is typical in
Kirkjubæjarklaustur,
Iceland, reflecting the town's northern latitude. The frosty conditions require wearing warm clothing and access to heated living quarters. With considerable rainfall of 145mm (5.71"), winter sports are not an option, replaced instead by indoor activities or brave explorations of the stunning icicle-laden landscapes.
January presents the shortest daylight hours, with sunlight peeking through for barely 5.7 hours, lending a unique charm to the twilight. Going into
February, inhabitants anticipate a slight improvement in the weather patterns.
Temperature
In Kirkjubæjarklaustur, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 2°C (35.6°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F).
Rainfall
During January, Kirkjubæjarklaustur regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 1644mm (64.72") of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Kirkjubæjarklaustur is 5h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:58 and sunset at 15:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:53 and sunset at 16:57 GMT.