January weather forecast
Karbala, Iraq

January

Weather in January

The onset of the new year in Karbala, Iraq brings moderate daily temperatures and relative humidity of 45%. The daylight duration increases to 10.3 hours, promoting greater visibility and contributing to a sense of freshness and clarity in the environment. As the city enters the colder season, the air pressure escalates to 1019.4mb while the wind speed stabilizes at 12.9km/h (8mph). Snowfall is an uncommon sight, and rainfall rarely extends beyond 9mm (0.35"). As January hands the baton to February, a observably mild difference in weather conditions can be perceived.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are January and February, with an average 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

In Karbala, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:35 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and November, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
January, characterized by an average high temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and a low temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F), is generally the coldest month.
What is the temperature in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Karbala, is 16.8°C (62.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9.7°C (49.5°F).
What are the most humid months in Karbala?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 45%, are most humid months in Karbala, Iraq.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Karbala, Iraq, the average relative humidity in January is 45%.
What is the wettest month?
The wettest months are January and February, with an average 9mm (0.35") of rainfall.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Karbala, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
January, March through December are months without snowfall.
Does it snow in January?
In Karbala, in January, it doesn't snow. In February, it regularly snows.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 10h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:35 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Karbala?
January and November, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Karbala have in January?
In Karbala, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In Karbala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average temperature in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average pressure in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average wind speed in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average humidity in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average humidity in January: 45%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).

Average rainfall in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average rainfall in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in January: 9mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average rainfall days in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average snowfall in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average snowfall days in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average sunshine days in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (24.7 days).

Average UV index in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average UV index in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average cloud cover in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January - Karbala, Iraq
Average visibility in January
Karbala, Iraq
  • 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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