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Normal weather for Oulu in January

It's cold in January in Oulu with an average temperature of -4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -7°C to a high of 0°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -4°C.

In January, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 65 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Oulu in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
-4°C 5°C
Sun High Temp
0°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
-7°C 1°C
Rain Total Precipitation
14 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy Days
5 days 12 days
Snow Total Snowfall
65 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy Days
20 days 8 days

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Start of January

The month of January starts in Oulu with really cold temps, averaging around -4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around -5°C, with nights around -10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Oulu is around -3°C, while nighttime temps are about -9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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Daily Temperature in January in Oulu

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Oulu, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Oulu

Daily Precipitation in January in Oulu

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Oulu, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Oulu.

Daily Precipitation in January in Oulu

Daily Snowfall in January in Oulu

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Oulu, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Oulu

Daily UV Index in January in Oulu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Oulu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Oulu

Temperature in January in Oulu Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Oulu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Oulu Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in Oulu Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Oulu, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Oulu Over the Years

Snowfall in January in Oulu per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Oulu, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in Oulu over the past years

Daily Climate in January for Oulu

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Oulu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Oulu by Month

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