January weather forecast
Sofia, Moldova

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sofia, Moldova, with an average temperature varying between -5.8°C (21.6°F) and -1.1°C (30°F).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -1.1°C (30°F) and a minimum temperature of -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sofia, Moldova, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.4 days and collects up to 271mm (10.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Sofia, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of snow. In Sofia, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 258mm (10.16") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:06 EET.

Sunshine

In Sofia, the average sunshine in January is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Sofia?
January is the month when Sofia sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of -1.1°C (30°F) and a low of -5.8°C (21.6°F).
How cold is it in Sofia in January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Sofia, is -1.1°C (30°F) and the average low-temperature is -5.8°C (21.6°F).
What is the most humid month in Sofia?
With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in January in Sofia?
In Sofia, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.
How many days does it rain in January in Sofia?
In Sofia, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Sofia in January?
In Sofia, Moldova, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 81mm (3.19") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Sofia have in January?
The average day length in January in Sofia, Moldova, is 9h and 2min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sofia?
On the first day of January in Sofia, Moldova, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:06 EET.
How many hours of sunshine does Sofia have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Sofia, Moldova, is 3.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sofia?
The months with the lowest UV index in Sofia, Moldova, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Sofia?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sofia, Moldova, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1020.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average snowfall in January: 81mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (83mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Sofia, Moldova
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).

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