January weather forecast
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan

January in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan brings a chill in the air, with high possibility of snowfall on 4 days. Reaching a high of 8°C (46.4°F) and dropping as low of -2.1°C (28.2°F), it isn't the best month for outdoor activities. With 10 hours of the daylight and almost 4 hours of the sun shining, winters are here in all their glory with 79% relative humidity. Indoor activities are a good option to consider during the initial month of the year. With the cold slowly settling in, it is advised to pack warm when making travel plans to this city.

Temperature

Mazari Sharif's January weather, with an average high temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low temperature of -2.1°C (28.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Mazari Sharif, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Mazari Sharif, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46 days and collects up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 4 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:25 +0430.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.