January weather forecast
Khost, Afghanistan

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Weather in January

January in Khost, Afghanistan ushers in the new year with a blend of chilly temperatures and relatively dry conditions. Nights can be particularly cold, with average minimum temperatures reaching only 1.9°C (35.4°F). Interestingly, despite the cold, January is one of the drier months in Khost, having the second-lowest rainfall at 17mm (0.67") and snowfall of 16mm (0.63") over.5 days. Consequently, humidity levels are moderate at 38%. The commencement of the year also provides visitors with a good amount of sunshine with average daylight lasting for about 10.2h, even though cloud coverage sits at 17%.

Temperature

The coldest month in Khost is January, with an average high-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Khost is 38%.

Rainfall

In Khost, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. In Khost, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.7 days and collects up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall in Khost. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Khost is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Khost, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:20 +0430.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Khost. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Khost?

During the coldest month in Khost, January, temperatures average a high of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

What are the temperatures in Khost in January?

During January, Khost experiences an average high-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Khost?

In Khost, Afghanistan, the average relative humidity in January is 38%.

How much does it rain in Khost in January?

In Khost, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Khost?

The month with the most snowfall in Khost, Afghanistan, is January, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

When does it start to snow in Khost?

January is the first month it typically snows in Khost. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 16mm (0.63") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Khost have in January?

In January, the average day length in Khost, Afghanistan, is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Khost?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, in Khost, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:20 +0430.

How long on average sun shines in January in Khost?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Khost, Afghanistan, is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Khost?

The months with the lowest UV index in Khost, Afghanistan, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Khost?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average temperature in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in January: 10.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average pressure in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in January: 1020.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average wind speed in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (9.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average humidity in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in January: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

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Average rainfall in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average rainfall in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average rainfall days in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average snowfall in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in January: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average snowfall days in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average sunshine days in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18 days).

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Average UV index in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average UV index in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average cloud cover in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in January
Khost, Afghanistan

Average visibility in January - Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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