Iceland Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is the coldest month in Iceland, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 1°C (34°F). The average temperature for the whole month is around -2°C (28°F). The country experiences strong winds throughout the year, with average wind speeds of 30.8 km/h (19.1 mph) in January. Gusts can reach up to 50.2 km/h (31.2 mph). Iceland has a high level of humidity, with an average of 75.1% in January. Iceland receives an average of 1.69 mm of precipitation per day, with a 71% chance of precipitation. Snow is the most common type of precipitation, with an average of 0.5 cm of snowfall per day. The country has 10.9 days with snow cover in January. The average cloud cover is 65.2%, which can affect visibility. Iceland has a relatively low UV index of 0.3, indicating a minimal risk of sunburn.
What is the temperature in Iceland in January?
Average air temperature in Iceland is -1.8°C (28.7°F) in January. The outside temperature in Iceland feels like -5.8°C (21.6°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 1°C (33.9°F) and feels like -2°C (28.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -5°C (23°F) which feels like -9.7°C (14.6°F).
How cold is Iceland in January?
The coldest temp in Iceland in January drops to -12.6°C (9.3°F) during the cold nights. With 30.8km/h (19.1mph) winds and 75.1% humidity it feels like -17.4°C (0.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -5°C (23°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Iceland in January?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Iceland in January averaging 1.69 mm of precipitation. Iceland has a 71% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Iceland throughout January?
Iceland has 1.69 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Iceland in January?
Yes, it snows in Iceland during January. The average snowfall is 0.5 cm (0.2 inch) per day. And there is 2.45 cm (0.97 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Iceland windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Iceland during January is 30.8km/h (19.1mph) and average windgust is 50.2km/h (31.2mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 68.3km/h (42.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Iceland in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Iceland.
What are the humidity levels in Iceland in January?
The average humidity levels in Iceland in January are 75.1%. Daily humidity levels in Iceland range from 59% to 90.6% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Iceland in January?
Iceland has 5 hours 33 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Iceland in January is at 10:50:39 and the sunset is at 16:23:59.
What is the cloud coverage in Iceland in January?
Clouds cover 65.2% of the sky on average throughout January in Iceland. The cloud coverage ranges from 7.5% to 99.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Iceland?
The average UV index in Iceland is 0.3 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 1.
What is the solar radiation in Iceland in January?
The average solar radiation is 5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Iceland during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0.3 W/m2 to 14.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Iceland?
The average solar energy during January in Iceland is 0.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 1.2 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Iceland in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Iceland in January.
What is the air pressure in Iceland in January?
On average the air pressure in Iceland in January is 998.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 979.1 mb to 1026.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Iceland in January?
The average daylight visibility in Iceland in January is 15 km (9.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.5 km (4.7 miles) to 21.6 km (13.4 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Iceland in January?
The average dew point in Iceland during January is -5.8°C (21.6°F).
Where is the data for Iceland climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Iceland in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- KEFLAVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- STRAUMSVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- BIKF
- BIRK