Ólafsvík in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ólafsvík in january 2025
The weather in Ólafsvík in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 250.1cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Snow showers
42% of time
20%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Snow showers
39% of time
21%
14%
12%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
41% of time
17%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
46%
14%
14%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ólafsvík in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ólafsvík in january.
The climate of Ólafsvík in january is very bad
In january in Ólafsvík, the climate is wet (with 7.8in of precipitation over 13 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city the month of january. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 40°F. The minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Ólafsvík is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Ólafsvík in january with a maximum record of 49°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2011. You need to prepare to have about 8 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 26% of time.
In january in Ólafsvík, the days on average last 05:07. Sunrise is at 11:11 and sunset is at 16:18.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ólafsvík in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 37°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 43km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (40%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 250.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 11:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:07 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ólafsvík in january 2024:
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 31°F
25°F to 27°F
22°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 27°F
20°F to 27°F
20°F to 22°F
18°F to 22°F
16°F to 20°F
25°F to 29°F
22°F to 25°F
22°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 29°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
22°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in january
Cities near Ólafsvík:
| Arnarstapi in january | very bad weather |
| Snaefellsnes in january | very bad weather |
| Flatey island in january | very bad weather |
| Patreksfjörður in january | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in january | very bad weather |
| Akranes in january | very bad weather |
| Suðurnesjabær in january | very bad weather |
| Keflavík in january | very bad weather |
| Seltjarnarnes in january | very bad weather |
| Vogar in january | very bad weather |
| Reykjavík in january | very bad weather |
| Kopavogur in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Ólafsvík
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Ólafsvík in january:
Weather data for Ólafsvík for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ólafsvík. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ólafsvík can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ólafsvík.