Kiruna in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kiruna in january 2025
The weather in Kiruna in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 472.7cm
Weather at 6am
11°F
Snow showers
48% of time
18%
14%
11%
Weather at 12pm
11°F
Snow showers
47% of time
17%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
9°F
Snow showers
46% of time
18%
15%
14%
Weather at 3am
11°F
53%
16%
16%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kiruna in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kiruna in january.
The climate of Kiruna in january is very bad
In january in Kiruna, the climate is quite dry (with 2in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.3in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is icy there january. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 14°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 7°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Kiruna is 11°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kiruna in the month of january with a maximum record of 38°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -29°F in 2015.
Day length in Kiruna in january is 03:24. Sunrise is at 10:07 and sunset is at 13:31.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kiruna 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 | 11°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -29°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -2°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 472.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.97km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 13:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 03:24 | ||||
| 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 Kiruna in january 2024:
-18°F to -13°F
-27°F to -22°F
-25°F to -7°F
-25°F to -20°F
-31°F to -14°F
-14°F to -9°F
-0°F to 14°F
7°F to 18°F
23°F to 31°F
22°F to 34°F
9°F to 16°F
-4°F to 16°F
2°F to 9°F
-4°F to 7°F
-16°F to -4°F
-22°F to -13°F
-7°F to -0°F
-11°F to 4°F
-13°F to -2°F
-20°F to -14°F
-14°F to 2°F
5°F to 27°F
11°F to 27°F
4°F to 9°F
-4°F to 2°F
-7°F to 11°F
4°F to 31°F
29°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in january
Cities near Kiruna:
| Abisko in january | very bad weather |
| Riksgränsen in january | very bad weather |
| Sarek nationalpark in january | very bad weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in january | very bad weather |
| Jokkmokk in january | very bad weather |
| Muonio in january | very bad weather |
| Pajala in january | very bad weather |
| Enontekiö in january | very bad weather |
| Padjelanta nationalpark in january | very bad weather |
| Kolari in january | very bad weather |
| Pallas-Yllästunturin national park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
| Kautokeino in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kiruna
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Kiruna in january:
Weather data for Kiruna for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kiruna. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kiruna 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 Kiruna.