Greenland Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Greenland experiences extremely cold weather conditions with an average temperature of -7.5°C (18.5°F). Temperatures can reach a maximum average of -5.5°C (22.1°F) during the warmest parts of the day, but can also drop to a minimum average of -9.8°C (14.4°F) during the coldest parts of the night. These frigid temperatures can feel even colder, with an average “feels like” (wind chill) temperature of -15.1°C (4.8°F) and a maximum “feels like” temperature of -10.9°C (12.4°F) and a minimum “feels like” temperature of -18.8°C (-1.8°F). Greenland sees moderate levels of precipitation in January, with an average of 3.47mm (0.14 inch) or 1.65cm (0.65 inches) of liquid equivalent precipitation, which is typically in the form of snow, over an average of 9 days. Snowfall covers Greenland to a depth of 25.84cm (10.18 inches) on average, and the island is subject to strong winds with an average speed of 39.9km/h (24.8mph) and gusts up to 47.9km/h (29.8mph).
What is the temperature in Greenland in January?
Average air temperature in Greenland is -7.5°C (18.5°F) in January. The outside temperature in Greenland feels like -15.1°C (4.8°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -5.5°C (22.1°F) and feels like -10.9°C (12.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -9.8°C (14.4°F) which feels like -18.8°C (-1.8°F).
How cold is Greenland in January?
The coldest temp in Greenland in January drops to -16.1°C (3°F) during the cold nights. With 39.9km/h (24.8mph) winds and 71.5% humidity it feels like -28.9°C (-20°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -9.8°C (14.4°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Greenland in January?
Yes, it rains for 3 days in Greenland in January averaging 3.47 mm of precipitation. Greenland has a 80.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Greenland throughout January?
Greenland has 3.47 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 3 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Greenland in January?
Yes, it snows in Greenland during January. The average snowfall is 1.65 cm (0.65 inch) per day. And there is 25.84 cm (10.17 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Greenland windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Greenland during January is 39.9km/h (24.8mph) and average windgust is 47.9km/h (29.7mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 81.7km/h (50.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Greenland in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Greenland.
What are the humidity levels in Greenland in January?
The average humidity levels in Greenland in January are 71.5%. Daily humidity levels in Greenland range from 46.9% to 93.6% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Greenland in January?
Greenland has 5 hours 33 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Greenland in January is at 9:50:01 and the sunset is at 15:23:02.
What is the cloud coverage in Greenland in January?
Clouds cover 86.9% of the sky on average throughout January in Greenland. The cloud coverage ranges from 65.7% to 96.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Greenland?
The average UV index in Greenland is 0.2 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 1.
What is the solar radiation in Greenland in January?
The average solar radiation is 5.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Greenland during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 2 W/m2 to 11.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Greenland?
The average solar energy during January in Greenland is 0.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.2 MJ/m2, to 1 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Greenland in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Greenland in January.
What is the air pressure in Greenland in January?
On average the air pressure in Greenland in January is 1003.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 987.5 mb to 1023.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Greenland in January?
The average daylight visibility in Greenland in January is 28 km (17.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 0.8 km (0.5 miles) to 44.3 km (27.5 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Greenland in January?
The average dew point in Greenland during January is -12°C (10.4°F).
Where is the data for Greenland climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Greenland in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- NUUK GODTHAAB, GL
- BGGH