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Stöng weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Stöng in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Stöng usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Stöng in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 7 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stöng. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stöng climate page with graphs.

 

Stöng, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 7 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 5% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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