January weather forecast
Kópavogur, Iceland

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Weather in January

Weather during January in Kópavogur, Iceland, is characterized by a significantly low daylight period and cold sea temperature averages. The amount of sunlight amounts to a brief 5.6 hours per day, while the chilling sea temperature lingers at about 5.5°C (41.9°F). These conditions result in a rather harsh winter landscape, as January continues the trend of short daylight hours from December. As the city transitions from January to February, citizens can anticipate a gradual increase in daylight hours.

Sea temperature

In Kópavogur, the average seawater temperature in January is 5.5°C (41.9°F).
Note: While a brief time in 5.5°C (41.9°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is already bracing, plunging below 10°C (50°F) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of January, in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sea water temperature in January in Kópavogur?

In Kópavogur, in January, the average water temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Kópavogur have in January?

In Kópavogur, the average day length in January is 5h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kópavogur?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of the month, in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.

Average sea temperature in January
Kópavogur, Iceland

Average sea temperature in January - Kópavogur, Iceland
  • Average sea temperature in January: 5.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

Average daylight in January
Kópavogur, Iceland

Average daylight in January - Kópavogur, Iceland
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).

Kópavogur, Iceland

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