Upernavik Weather in January

What's the weather like in Upernavik (Qaasuitsup) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Upernavik and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -15°C (4°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.

Upernavik weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -15.4°C 4.4°F
Nightly temperature -21.1°C -5.9°F
Average temperature -18.2°C -0.8°F
Daily sunshine 0.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Upernavik with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Upernavik

Upernavik average temperature in January

January rainfall

Upernavik average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Upernavik 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 Upernavik in January 2024.

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Upernavik weather stats

Upernavik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 7°C 44.6°F
Driest month: May 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: April 3.5hrs
Coldest month: March -17.8°C -0°F
Wettest month: September 38mm 1.5ins
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