Finland Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Finland experiences very cold weather conditions with an average daily temperature of -0.8°C (30.5°F). High temperatures reach just 0.6°C (33.1°F), while lows drop to -2.3°C (27.9°F) or even lower. These temperatures can feel even colder, with an average “feels like” temperature of -5.3°C (22.4°F). January is a relatively wet month for Finland, with an average precipitation of 2.28 mm. There is a high chance of rain or snow, with an average precipitation probability of 77.4% and a precipitation cover of 27.7%. Finland receives an average of 0.07 cm of snow per day in January, resulting in a total snow depth of 5.77 cm. Winds are strong, with an average gust speed of 40.5 km/h (25.2 mph) and an average wind speed of 24.9 km/h (15.5 mph). The atmosphere is often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 77.4%. Visibility is reduced, with an average of 24.7 km (15.3 miles), and the UV index is generally 0, posing no risk of sunburn. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there are 20 rainy days on average in January in Finland.
What is the temperature in Finland in January?
Average air temperature in Finland is -0.8°C (30.5°F) in January. The outside temperature in Finland feels like -5.3°C (22.4°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 0.6°C (33.1°F) and feels like -2.8°C (26.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2.3°C (27.8°F) which feels like -7.7°C (18.2°F).
How cold is Finland in January?
The coldest temp in Finland in January drops to -10.8°C (12.6°F) during the cold nights. With 24.9km/h (15.5mph) winds and 90.4% humidity it feels like -19°C (-2.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2.3°C (27.8°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Finland in January?
Yes, it rains for 20 days in Finland in January averaging 2.28 mm of precipitation. Finland has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Finland throughout January?
Finland has 2.28 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 20 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Finland in January?
Yes, it snows in Finland during January. The average snowfall is 0.07 cm (0.03 inch) per day. And there is 5.77 cm (2.27 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Finland windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Finland during January is 24.9km/h (15.5mph) and average windgust is 40.5km/h (25.1mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 38.6km/h (24mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Finland in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Finland.
What are the humidity levels in Finland in January?
The average humidity levels in Finland in January are 90.4%. Daily humidity levels in Finland range from 70.2% to 98.5% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Finland in January?
Finland has 6 hours 47 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Finland in January is at 9:05:47 and the sunset is at 15:53:45.
What is the cloud coverage in Finland in January?
Clouds cover 77.4% of the sky on average throughout January in Finland. The cloud coverage ranges from 3% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Finland?
The average UV index in Finland is 0 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 1.
What is the solar radiation in Finland in January?
The average solar radiation is 2.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Finland during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0.3 W/m2 to 7.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Finland?
The average solar energy during January in Finland is 0.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 0.5 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Finland in January?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Finland in January.
What is the air pressure in Finland in January?
On average the air pressure in Finland in January is 1011.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 976.8 mb to 1040.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Finland in January?
The average daylight visibility in Finland in January is 24.7 km (15.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8 km (5 miles) to 48 km (29.8 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Finland in January?
The average dew point in Finland during January is -2.2°C (28°F).
Where is the data for Finland climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Finland in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PORVOO HARABACKA, FI
- HELSINKI VANTAA, FI
- HELSINKI KAISANIEMI, FI
- NURMIJARVI GEOPHSICAL OBSERVATORY, FI
- ESPOO TAPIOLA, FI
- HELSINKI KUMPULA, FI
- OH2EWK-15 Espoo FI
- DW2819 Kirkkonummi FI
- EW4415 Porvoo FI