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Strömstad Weather in January

Strömstad in January

The short of it: Strömstad in January averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 6 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -1° · rain 66 mm · daylight 6 h 56 min

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

January in Strömstad brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -1°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 56 min in mid-January, 42 minutes more than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Strömstad runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Halden, 24 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Strömstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 56 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaldenØstfold24 km NNE2°-3°66 mm
TanumshedeVästra Götaland26 km SSE2°-3°71 mm
GrebbestadVästra Götaland27 km S2°-3°69 mm
SkjebergØstfold30 km N2°-3°64 mm
FredrikstadØstfold34 km NNW2°-3°64 mm
FjällbackaVästra Götaland38 km S2°-3°70 mm
SarpsborgØstfold38 km N2°-3°64 mm
EdVästra Götaland44 km E1°-4°80 mm

The Almanac · Strömstad 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 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Strömstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°66 mm22 km/h6 h 56 min✦✦
February2°-2°51 mm23 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
March5°0°45 mm20 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April10°3°46 mm18 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
May15°8°50 mm18 km/h16 h 52 min✦✦✦
June19°12°70 mm18 km/h18 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July21°14°64 mm17 km/h17 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August20°14°81 mm17 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
September16°11°76 mm20 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°7°93 mm21 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November7°3°86 mm23 km/h7 h 35 min✦
December4°0°78 mm21 km/h6 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strömstad in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strömstad in January?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Strömstad?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Strömstad in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 6 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 14 min in December to 18 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Strömstad in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Strömstad in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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