January weather forecastTimișoara, Romania

Weather in January

Bracing winters well and truly arrive with January, serving a distinct cold and crisp character to Timișoara, Romania. The daily high temperature averages 2.3°C (36.1°F) while the nightly lows plummet to -4.8°C (23.4°F). The city witnesses quite a contrast between its short days and long nights, seeing approximately 9.2 daylight hours alongside 2.3 hours of sunshine. Snow showers become a prevalent sight, draping the streets and buildings in a pristine white blanket. Bare tree branches laden with snow against the backdrop of the winter sky become symbolic sights of the city streets during this time.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Timișoara, reaching 2.3°C (36.1°F) at the peak and -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the low.

Rainfall

In Timișoara, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Timișoara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89 days and collects up to 593mm (23.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when 98mm (3.86") of snow is typically aggregated.

Daylight

In Timișoara, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:38 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.