Sisimiut Weather in January

What's the weather like in Sisimiut (Qeqqata) in January 2024?

The climate in Sisimiut during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Sisimiut and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

Sisimiut weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -10°C 14°F
Nightly temperature -17.2°C 1°F
Average temperature -13.6°C 7.5°F
Daily sunshine 0.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 0.1°C 32.2°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Sisimiut

Sisimiut average temperature in January

January rainfall

Sisimiut average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Sisimiut average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sisimiut in January 2024.

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Sisimiut weather stats

Sisimiut weather statistics
Hottest month: July 9.5°C 49.1°F
Driest month: May 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: April 7.1hrs
Coldest month: February -10.9°C 12.4°F
Wettest month: August 53mm 2.1ins
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