January weather forecast
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Weather in January

Weather during January in Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen reveals a trend of extreme cold and limited daylight. Thermometers are observed to drop to minimum temperatures of -15.2°C (4.6°F) and only reach highs around -9.1°C (15.6°F). Notably, there are 24 snowfall days during January, making it a prime month for winter activities. With 2 days of rainfall and high relative humidity of 77%, the locale experiences wet conditions during this time of the year. The daylight hours are also limited, making outdoor pursuits constrained.

Temperature

Barentsburg's weather, upon January's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -9.1°C (15.6°F), nearly identical to the prior month. In Barentsburg, in January, the average low-temperature is an arctic cold -15.2°C (4.6°F).

Humidity

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Barentsburg, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 552mm (21.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 24 snowfall days.

Daylight

January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Barentsburg, is -9.1°C (15.6°F), while the average low-temperature is -15.2°C (4.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Barentsburg?

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Barentsburg is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Barentsburg, in January, during 2 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 24 snowfall days.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, snow falls for 24 days.

What are the months with the shortest days?

The months with the shortest days are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Barentsburg have in January?

The average day length in January is 0h and 0min.
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Average temperature in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average temperature in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in January: -9.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

Average humidity in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average humidity in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average rainfall in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in January: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average rainfall days in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average snowfall days in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in January: 24 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in January
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average daylight in January - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in January: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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