January weather forecast
Russia

January in Russia, the heart of the winter season, is characterized by biting cold temperatures. In the northern and central parts, particularly in the Siberian region, January is the coldest month of the year. The coldest inhabited place on Earth, Oymyakon, located in the eastern part of Russia, frequently sees temperatures plummeting to a chilling -50°C (-58°F) in January.

The central parts of the country, including cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg, also experience harsh winters. In Moscow, January temperatures average from -10°C (14°F) to -4°C (24.8°F), while Saint Petersburg sees similar temperatures, from -8°C (17.6°F) to -4°C (24.8°F). Snow cover is a constant throughout the month, adding to the winter charm of these cities.

In contrast, the southern regions such as Sochi near the Black Sea coast have milder winters. January temperatures in Sochi typically range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 9°C (48.2°F), making it one of the warmest places in Russia during this month. However, even these comparatively warmer regions see occasional snowfall.

January stands out as the month with the least amount of sunshine in Russia, owing to shorter daylight hours. For instance, the city of Murmansk, located above the Arctic Circle, experiences a phenomenon called the Polar Night, where the sun does not rise at all for about a month. This lack of sunlight is a unique characteristic of the Russian climate in January.

In terms of precipitation, the majority falls as snow in January across most of Russia, especially in Siberian regions and in the northwestern part of the country. Cities such as Krasnoyarsk in Siberia and Pskov in the northwest observe significant snowfall during this month.

Moving from the extreme cold of January, Russia gradually transitions into slightly milder conditions in February. Nevertheless, January's severe cold weather sets the stage for the continuation of the harsh winter season that has made Russia famous.

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• Moscow - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Moscow is January, when snow falls for 18 days. In Moscow, during January, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.
• Saint Petersburg - January »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Saint Petersburg are January, February and December, with an average of 17 snowfall days. January and February are identified as the coldest months in Saint Petersburg with an average high-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F).
• Novosibirsk - January »
  January, November and December, with an average of 2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Novosibirsk, Russia. The coldest period in Novosibirsk tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -12.1°C (10.2°F) and a low of -20.9°C (-5.6°F).
• Yekaterinburg - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of -9.1°C (15.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -15.7°C (3.7°F), is considered the coldest month in Yekaterinburg, Russia. In January, in Yekaterinburg snow falls for 25 days.
• Kazan - January »
  How many days does it snow in January in Kazan? In Kazan, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nizhny Novgorod - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Nizhny Novgorod is January, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Nizhny Novgorod is January, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of snow.
• Samara - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Samara is January, when snow falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Samara is January, when snow falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of snow.
• Omsk - January »
  In Omsk, Russia, during January, the rain falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Omsk during January, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of snow.
• Rostov-on-Don - January »
  In Rostov-on-Don the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of -0.1°C (31.8°F) and a low of -5.3°C (22.5°F). Rostov-on-Don's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of -0.1°C (31.8°F) and lows of -5.3°C (22.5°F).
• Ufa - January »
  January stands out as Ufa's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of -11°C (12.2°F) and a low of -20°C (-4°F). In Ufa, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of -11°C (12.2°F) and a low of -20°C (-4°F).
• Krasnoyarsk - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Krasnoyarsk is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. January is the month when Krasnoyarsk, Russia, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -14.4°C (6.1°F) and a low of -21.4°C (-6.5°F).