Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
January's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -3°C (26.6°F), barely different from December's -3.8°C (25.2°F). An average low-temperature of -8.1°C (17.4°F) is observed during January nights.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
In Húsavík, in January, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Húsavík, Iceland, there are 177.8 rainfall days, and 881mm (34.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Húsavík, in January, during 17.8 snowfall days, 408mm (16.06") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.1 snowfall days, and 2536mm (99.84") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Húsavík, the average seawater temperature in January is 3.3°C (37.9°F).Note: In the realm of swimming, this is an immediate threat to life. Total loss of control over breathing happens instantly, complicating clear thought processes. The necessity of a specialized swimsuit to restrict thermal loss is paramount.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 4h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:38 and sunset at 14:47. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 10:10 and sunset at 16:35 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 2.2h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average high temperature in January: -3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -8.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average pressure in January: 998.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average wind speed in January: 16.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average rainfall in January: 76mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (40mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average snowfall in January: 408mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (511mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in January: 3.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average daylight in January: 4h and 4min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in January: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).
Average visibility in January
Húsavík, Iceland
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).
