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Haparanda Weather in January

Haparanda in January

The short of it: Haparanda in January averages a high of -5 °C (23 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 4 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -13° · rain 46 mm · daylight 4 h 32 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Haparanda brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -13°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -5°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 32 min in mid-January, 90 minutes more than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Haparanda runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Tornio, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

January in Haparanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 32 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TornioLapland1 km NNE-5°-13°46 mm
MarielundNorrbotten2 km NW-5°-13°46 mm
KeminmaaLapland19 km ESE-5°-14°42 mm
LautiosaariLapland21 km E-5°-14°42 mm
KemiLapland22 km ESE-5°-14°41 mm
SangisNorrbotten29 km W-5°-13°45 mm
RisögrundNorrbotten41 km W-5°-13°44 mm
TervolaLapland41 km NE-6°-15°45 mm

The Almanac · Haparanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about -5°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Haparanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°46 mm13 km/h4 h 32 min✦
February-5°-14°40 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
March-1°-10°37 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April5°-4°34 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
May12°3°43 mm13 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June18°9°55 mm13 km/h23 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°60 mm12 km/h20 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August19°10°67 mm12 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°60 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
November0°-5°61 mm13 km/h5 h 41 min✦
December-3°-10°52 mm13 km/h3 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haparanda in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haparanda in January?

Days average -5 °C (23 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -5°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Haparanda?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Haparanda in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 4 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 2 min in December to 23 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Haparanda in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Haparanda in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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