January weather forecast
Craiova, Romania

Craiova, Romania begins the year under an atmospheric chill, as the climate during January can be rather hostile for those not prepared for the cold. The monthly minimum temperatures can drop to as low as -5.6°C (21.9°F), while residents might consider a balmy 1.5°C (34.7°F) as a high for the day. Nature will wrap the city in white sheets with ample snowfall. Devoid of much sunlight, the days in January are usually short, gray, and sun-starved. Transitioning from the cold of January, February brings a slightly warmer temperament, yet it remains strikingly similar in terms of weather conditions.

Temperature

In Craiova, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -5.6°C (21.9°F).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81 rainfall days, and 582mm (22.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Craiova, with 137mm (5.39") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Craiova is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:31 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Craiova are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Craiova. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.