Weather in January
January in Seltjarnarnes, Iceland is a deep winter month, marked by short daylight hours and a chilling sea breeze. The weather during this time is typified by frigid temperatures, coupled with the seaside town's location on the coast of Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The average sea temperature is a bracing 5.1°C (41.2°F), reflecting the season's harseness. January introduces Iceland's winter in full force, forming a contrast to the slightly warmer temperatures noted in the latter part of December. This harsh weather slowly starts to recede as the calendar moves into February.
Note: Dipping in 5.1°C (41.2°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:19 and sunset at 15:42. On the last day of January, in Seltjarnarnes, sunrise is at 10:12 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
Sea temperature
In Seltjarnarnes, the average seawater temperature in January is 5.1°C (41.2°F).Note: Dipping in 5.1°C (41.2°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 5h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:19 and sunset at 15:42. On the last day of January, in Seltjarnarnes, sunrise is at 10:12 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature in January in Seltjarnarnes?
In Seltjarnarnes, in January, the average water temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F). Swimming in 5.1°C (41.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in January in Seltjarnarnes?
The average day length in January in Seltjarnarnes is 5h and 35min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Seltjarnarnes?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:19 and sunset at 15:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 and sunset at 17:10 GMT.
Average sea temperature in January
Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in January: 5.1°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.3°C).
Average daylight in January
Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
- Average daylight in January: 5h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).
Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
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