January weather forecast
Kirkuk, Iraq

Kicking off the year in Kirkuk, Iraq, the temperatures present contrasting extremes, while the sun offers modest daylight. From night lows of 4.4°C (39.9°F), the thermometer shoot up to a high of 13.8°C (56.8°F) by day, painting a spectacle of extremes under the winter sky. January continues the rainfall trend from December, making the city hush under an average of 68mm (2.68") of downpour across 11 rainy days. Despite the varying temperatures, an average UV index of 2 provides little to worry about during outdoor activities. As January drifts into February, weather patterns slightly graduate towards warmer climes, yet the rainfall persists.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 13.8°C (56.8°F) at the peak and 4.4°C (39.9°F) at the base.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Kirkuk, Iraq. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kirkuk is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:28 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.