Weather in Kirkenes in january 2026

The weather in Kirkenes 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 263.7cm

Weather at 6am
18°F

Cloudy

27%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 12pm
18°F

Cloudy

26%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 6pm
18°F

Cloudy

32%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

9%

Weather at 3am
18°F

Snow showers

50%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Cloudy

14%

Clear/Sunny

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkenes in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkenes in january.

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The climate of Kirkenes in january is very bad

the weather in Kirkenes in january is quite dry (with 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days.

The climate is icy there the month of january. Plan to cover you well!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 22°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 16°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Kirkenes is 18°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kirkenes in january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2016.

On average, in Kirkenes, the days of january last 00:00. The sun rises at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkenes in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 18°F
Highest temperature 22°F
Lowest temperature 16°F
Highest record temperature 40°F
(2017)
Lowest record temperature -7°F
(2016)
Number of days at -32°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 40°F
Lowest sea temperature 38°F
Highest sea temperature 41°F
Wind
Wind speed 24km/h
Wind temperature 4°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 1.7in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(7%)
Record daily rainfall 1.1in
(2009)
Snowfall 263.7cm
Other climate data
Humidity 92%
Visibility 7.34km
Cloud cover 68%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 1
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 00:00
Time of sunset 00:00
Length of day 00:00
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 Kirkenes in january 2025:

01-01-2025
Blowing snow
27°F to 32°F
02-01-2025
Blizzard
29°F to 31°F
03-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 25°F
04-01-2025
Blizzard
22°F to 32°F
05-01-2025
Overcast
20°F to 34°F
06-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
13°F to 16°F
07-01-2025
Light freezing rain
16°F to 22°F
08-01-2025
Light snow showers
23°F to 27°F
09-01-2025
Blowing snow
29°F to 32°F
10-01-2025
Blowing snow
23°F to 32°F
11-01-2025
Blizzard
20°F to 29°F
12-01-2025
Blowing snow
25°F to 31°F
13-01-2025
Heavy snow
27°F to 31°F
14-01-2025
Blizzard
32°F to 36°F
15-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
29°F to 32°F
16-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 40°F
17-01-2025
Light drizzle
36°F to 40°F
18-01-2025
Light sleet
36°F to 38°F
19-01-2025
Blizzard
31°F to 34°F
20-01-2025
Blizzard
22°F to 23°F
21-01-2025
Light snow showers
22°F to 25°F
22-01-2025
Light snow
18°F to 20°F
23-01-2025
Light freezing rain
18°F to 20°F
24-01-2025
Moderate snow
22°F to 23°F
25-01-2025
Patchy moderate snow
22°F to 31°F
26-01-2025
Cloudy
29°F to 31°F
27-01-2025
Overcast
31°F to 34°F
28-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 31°F
29-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 31°F
30-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 34°F
31-01-2025
Moderate snow
32°F to 34°F

Map: other cities in Lapland in january

Cities near Kirkenes:

Vadsø in januaryvery bad weather
Vardø in januaryvery bad weather
Båtsfjord in januaryvery bad weather
Inari (Lake Inari) in januaryvery bad weather
Ivalo in januaryvery bad weather
Saariselkä in januaryvery bad weather
Lakselv in januaryvery bad weather
Honningsvåg in januaryvery bad weather
Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in januaryvery bad weather
Alta in januaryvery bad weather
Hammerfest in januaryvery bad weather
Kautokeino in januaryvery bad weather
Lapland in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Kirkenes in january:

Weather data for Kirkenes for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkenes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes.


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