Kirkenes in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Snow showers
38% of time
27%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
18°F
Snow showers
40% of time
26%
20%
11%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
37% of time
32%
20%
9%
Weather at 3am
18°F
50%
22%
14%
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.
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:
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
20°F to 25°F
22°F to 32°F
20°F to 34°F
13°F to 16°F
16°F to 22°F
23°F to 27°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 29°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
22°F to 23°F
22°F to 25°F
18°F to 20°F
18°F to 20°F
22°F to 23°F
22°F to 31°F
29°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
29°F to 31°F
27°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in january
Cities near Kirkenes:
| Vadsø in january | very bad weather |
| Vardø in january | very bad weather |
| Båtsfjord in january | very bad weather |
| Inari (Lake Inari) in january | very bad weather |
| Ivalo in january | very bad weather |
| Saariselkä in january | very bad weather |
| Lakselv in january | very bad weather |
| Honningsvåg in january | very bad weather |
| Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
| Alta in january | very bad weather |
| Hammerfest in january | very bad weather |
| Kautokeino in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kirkenes
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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.