January weather forecast
Sonkajärvi, Finland

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sonkajärvi, Finland, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -11.6°C (11.1°F) and -7.3°C (18.9°F).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F) and a minimum temperature of -11.6°C (11.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

Rainfall

In Sonkajärvi, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 21.3 days. Throughout January, 150mm (5.91") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 snowfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 5h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:54 and sunset at 14:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 15:55 EET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 1.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Sonkajärvi's January weather, with an average high temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F) and an average low temperature of -11.6°C (11.1°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is -7.3°C (18.9°F) and the low-temperature is -11.6°C (11.1°F).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Sonkajärvi are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 96%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sonkajärvi, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sonkajärvi, in January, during 21.3 snowfall days, 150mm (5.91") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sonkajärvi, Finland, the average day length in January is 5h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:54 and sunset at 14:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:50 and sunset at 15:55 EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Sonkajärvi have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 1.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sonkajärvi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average temperature in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average high temperature in January: -7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average pressure in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average wind speed in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10km/h).

Average humidity in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average humidity in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average humidity in January: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average rainfall in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average rainfall days in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average snowfall in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average snowfall in January: 150mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (160mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average snowfall days in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average sunshine days in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average UV index in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average cloud cover in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 84

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in January
Sonkajärvi, Finland

Average visibility in January - Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average visibility in January: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

Sonkajärvi, Finland

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