January weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

January

Weather in January

A crisp and chilly month, January in Herat Afghanistan sees relatively cold conditions. Being the start of the year, the weather sets a tranquil and calm mood. Notably, maximum temperatures hover around 8.8°C (47.8°F), while the lowest can fall to 1°C (33.8°F), complemented by a modest relative humidity of 49%. Also, windspeeds average 11.7km/h (7.3mph), which adds a familiar winter chill. The lack of rainfall, with only 25mm (0.98") spread across about seven days, makes January a relatively dry month.

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and a low of 1°C (33.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 49%.

Rainfall

In Herat, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 50 rainfall days, and 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of January, in Herat, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:49 +0430.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
The coldest period in Herat tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and a low of 1°C (33.8°F).
What are January temperatures?
The high-temperature during January is 8.8°C (47.8°F) and the low-temperature is 1°C (33.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 49%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, in Herat, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Herat, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 10h and 10min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:49 +0430.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Herat have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Herat?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Herat is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in January: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in January: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in January: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in January: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (18.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Herat, 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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