The weather in January in Stavanger

It's cold in January in Stavanger with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Stavanger. 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 Stavanger, 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, Stavanger reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Stavanger is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Stavanger

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

January weather comparison

  Stavanger New York
Average temperature 5°C 5°C
Max. temperature 7°C 11°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 115 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 14 days 12 days
Total snowfall 13 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 8 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Stavanger with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Stavanger is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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 Stavanger, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Stavanger

Temperature in January in Stavanger over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Stavanger, 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 Stavanger

Total precipitation in January in Stavanger over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Stavanger

Snowfall in January in Stavanger per year

Daily UV index in January in Stavanger

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

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Average weather in Stavanger by month

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