The weather in January in Preikestolen

It's cold in January in Preikestolen with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 2°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Preikestolen. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Preikestolen, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2016, Preikestolen reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 341 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 62 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Preikestolen

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

January weather comparison

  Preikestolen New York
Average temperature 3°C 5°C
Max. temperature 6°C 11°C
Min. temperature -6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 341 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 26 days 12 days
Total snowfall 62 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 19 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Preikestolen with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 3°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Preikestolen is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Preikestolen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Preikestolen

Temperature in January in Preikestolen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Preikestolen, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Preikestolen

Total precipitation in January in Preikestolen over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Preikestolen

Snowfall in January in Preikestolen per year

Daily UV index in January in Preikestolen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Preikestolen, 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.

Weather experiences in January in Preikestolen

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Mostly it was cold and rainy, but there were also days with snow and sunshine. There was little daylight, so it felt very wintry.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Preikestolen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Preikestolen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.