January weather forecast
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

January weather in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, can be described as extremely cold and snowy. The days are short and the sun rarely makes its appearance with daylight lasting a mere 1.2 hours. This month holds the record for the lowest average temperatures with the mercury falling between -22°C at night and -13°C during the day. The frigid weather is backed up by a consistent pattern of snowfall with rainfall (in the form of snow) of 45mm spread across 11 days. Expect to bundle up in multiple layers to protect against the numbing cold.

Temperature

January's arrival in Ittoqqortoormiit brings an average high-temperature of an extremely cold -13°C, slightly deviating from December's -12°C. Throughout January, Ittoqqortoormiit witnesses a nighttime temperature average of -22°C.

Rainfall

In Ittoqqortoormiit, during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm of precipitation. In Ittoqqortoormiit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113 days and collects up to 476mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of -1°C, are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In swimming scenarios, this situation is extremely cold, fraught with danger, and poses a significant life risk. Absent insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia strikes quickly.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 1h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Ittoqqortoormiit, sunrise is at 23:00 and sunset at 23:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:27 and sunset at 14:54 -01.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 0 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.