January weather forecast
Sinjar, Iraq

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Weather in January

In Sinjar, Iraq, January is generally chilly with temperatures ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 11.5°C (52.7°F). Compared to December, the weather undergoes a slight increase in temperature, yet remains relatively cold for the region. The month sees a significant permeation of humidity, making the cold temperatures feel even more pronounced. With 40mm (1.57") of rainfall over an average of 9.2 days, it is one of the wetter months. January, nestled in the heart of winter, sees a fair share of snow, totalling 4mm (0.16") across the month.

Temperature

January stands out as Sinjar's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In January, in Sinjar, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sinjar, there are 73.7 rainfall days, and 258mm (10.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Sinjar, in January, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Sinjar, Iraq, is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:07. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:36 +03.

Sunshine

In Sinjar, the average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sinjar are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sinjar?

In Sinjar, Iraq, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F).

What is the temperature in January in Sinjar?

In Sinjar, in January, the average high-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 5°C (41°F).

What is the most humid month in Sinjar?

The most humid month in Sinjar, Iraq, is January, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sinjar?

The average relative humidity in January is 59%.

How much does it rain in Sinjar in January?

In Sinjar, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sinjar in January?

In Sinjar, Iraq, in January, during 0.3 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sinjar?

The average day length in January in Sinjar, Iraq, is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sinjar?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:07. On the last day of the month, in Sinjar, Iraq, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:36 +03.

How many hours of sunshine does Sinjar have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sinjar?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sinjar.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sinjar?

In Sinjar, Iraq, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average temperature in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in January: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (40.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (28.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Sinjar, Iraq

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1000.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average wind speed in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in January: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (8.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average humidity in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (59%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (17%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average rainfall in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in January: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (49mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average rainfall days in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average snowfall in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in January: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average snowfall days in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average sunshine days in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average UV index in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average cloud cover in January - Sinjar, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

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Average visibility in January
Sinjar, Iraq

Average visibility in January - Sinjar, 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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