January weather forecast
Khost, Afghanistan

January

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

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low of 1.9°C (35.4°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 rainfall days, and 217mm (8.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
January, with an average high of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low of 1.9°C (35.4°F), signifies the coldest month of the year.
What are the temperatures in January?
The high-temperature during January is 10.2°C (50.4°F) and the low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Khost, the average relative humidity in January is 38%.
How much does it rain 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?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 16mm (0.63") of snow.
When does it start to snow?
January is the first month it typically snows. 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 is 10h and 14min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
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, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:20 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Khost have in January?
In Khost, Afghanistan, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February 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?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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