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Temperature

3.5°C

38.2°F

High temperature

5.4°C

41.8°F

Low temperature

1°C

33.7°F

Feels like

-0.4°C

31.2°F

Rainy days

27 days

Rainfall level

3.66mm

0.14 inch

Cloud coverage

85.8%

Wind speed

42.2km/h

26.2mph

Daylight time

6:17:32

UV index

0.5

1

2.4°C

36.0°F

2

0.2°C

32.0°F

3

5.5°C

42.0°F

4

4.0°C

39.0°F

5

2.9°C

37.0°F

6

2.7°C

37.0°F

7

3.2°C

38.0°F

8

5.6°C

42.0°F

9

5.8°C

42.0°F

10

4.5°C

40.0°F

11

4.1°C

39.0°F

12

2.7°C

37.0°F

13

1.2°C

34.0°F

14

0.2°C

32.0°F

15

-2.0°C

28.0°F

16

-0.9°C

30.0°F

17

0.5°C

33.0°F

18

1.2°C

34.0°F

19

1.8°C

35.0°F

20

1.3°C

34.0°F

21

7.7°C

46.0°F

22

6.9°C

44.0°F

23

6.3°C

43.0°F

24

7.8°C

46.0°F

25

5.4°C

42.0°F

26

3.5°C

38.0°F

27

5.9°C

43.0°F

28

5.7°C

42.0°F

29

5.7°C

42.0°F

30

1.5°C

35.0°F

31

4.3°C

40.0°F

In January, the Faroe Islands experience winter conditions with an average temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F). Daily highs reach an average of 5.4°C (41.7°F), while overnight lows can drop to an average of 1.0°C (33.8°F). The wind chill factor often makes it feel colder than it actually is, with an average “feels-like” temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F). The Faroe Islands see high levels of humidity in January, averaging around 82.6%. There is an almost constant breeze, with an average wind speed of 42.2 km/h (26.2 mph) and gusts of up to 75.6 km/h (47.0 mph). The island experiences predominantly westerly winds during this time of year. January is a wet month in the Faroe Islands, with an average precipitation of 3.66 mm (0.14 inches) and a high chance of rain or snow, around 100% of the time. The island receives an average of 27 days of precipitation during this month, with rain being the most common type of precipitation. The Faroe Islands typically have 29.3% of their days in January with some form of precipitation, and snowfall is minimal, averaging 0.04 cm (0.02 inches).

How cold is Faroe Islands in January?

The coldest temp in Faroe Islands in January drops to -6°C (21.2°F) during the cold nights. With 42.2km/h (26.2mph) winds and 82.6% humidity it feels like -12.6°C (9.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 1°C (33.7°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in Faroe Islands in January?

Yes, it rains for 27 days in Faroe Islands in January averaging 3.66 mm of precipitation. Faroe Islands has a 100% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in Faroe Islands throughout January?

Faroe Islands has 3.66 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Faroe Islands in January?

Yes, it snows in Faroe Islands during January. The average snowfall is 0.04 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0.36 cm (0.14 inch) of snow on the ground.

What is the direction of the wind in Faroe Islands in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Faroe Islands.

What are the humidity levels in Faroe Islands in January?

The average humidity levels in Faroe Islands in January are 82.6%. Daily humidity levels in Faroe Islands range from 70.7% to 98.6% during January.

How many hours of daylight are in Faroe Islands in January?

Faroe Islands has 6 hours 17 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Faroe Islands in January is at 9:27:52 and the sunset is at 15:45:24.

What is the cloud coverage in Faroe Islands in January?

Clouds cover 85.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Faroe Islands. The cloud coverage ranges from 37.9% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in Faroe Islands?

The average UV index in Faroe Islands is 0.5 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 1.

What is the solar radiation in Faroe Islands in January?

The average solar radiation is 7.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Faroe Islands during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 1 W/m2 to 18.9 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in Faroe Islands?

The average solar energy during January in Faroe Islands is 0.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 1.7 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in Faroe Islands in January?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Faroe Islands in January.

What is the air pressure in Faroe Islands in January?

On average the air pressure in Faroe Islands in January is 998.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 965.8 mb to 1032.5 mb.

What is the visibility in Faroe Islands in January?

The average daylight visibility in Faroe Islands in January is 9.7 km (6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5 km (3.1 miles) to 15.7 km (9.8 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in Faroe Islands in January?

The average dew point in Faroe Islands during January is 0.7°C (33.3°F).

Where is the data for Faroe Islands climate in January coming from?

The climate data for Faroe Islands in January is collected from the following weather stations.

• AKRABERG, DA
• VAGAR, FO
• TORSHAVN, DA
• KIRKJA, DA
• EKVG