January weather forecast
Oymyakon, Russia

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Snow-covered trees and mountains in the distance in Oymyakon, Russia
Snow-covered trees and mountains in the distance in Oymyakon, Russia

January

Weather in January

Oymyakon, Russia, is revered as one of the coldest inhabited areas on Earth, and January bears testimony to this. Temperatures plummet to extreme lows, reaching an unprecedented -50°C (-58°F) at night, with the highest temperature in the day struggling to reach beyond -42.5°C (-44.5°F). Despite frigid conditions, there are 5.8 hours of daylight every day. Modest precipitation is observed as the town experiences rainfall on three days during the month, with a total distribution of 6mm (0.24"). This frosty month is unarguably a paradise for winter sports aficionados and freezing weather lovers.

Temperature

In Oymyakon, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of -42.5°C (-44.5°F) and a low of -50°C (-58°F).

Rainfall

In Oymyakon, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oymyakon, there are 52 rainfall days, and 212mm (8.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Oymyakon is 5h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 10:10 and sunset at 14:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:09 and sunset at 16:15 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 0.9h.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
With average high and low temperatures of -42.5°C (-44.5°F) and -50°C (-58°F) respectively, January is Oymyakon's coldest month.
How cold is it in January?
The high-temperature during January is -42.5°C (-44.5°F) and the low-temperature is -50°C (-58°F).
How much does it rain in January?
In Oymyakon, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 5h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:10 and sunset at 14:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:09 and sunset at 16:15 +10.
How many hours of sunshine does Oymyakon have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 0.9h.
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Average high temperature
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-42.5°C
-35.4°C
Average low temperature
-48.8°C
-50°C
-47.3°C
Average rainfall
8mm
6mm
7mm
Average rainfall days
3
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2.6
Average daylight
4h 4min
5h 5min
8h 4min
Average sunshine
0h 2min
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Average temperature in January - Oymyakon, Russia
Average temperature in January
Oymyakon, Russia
  • Average high temperature in January: -42.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-42.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -50°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-50°C).

Average rainfall in January - Oymyakon, Russia
Average rainfall in January
Oymyakon, Russia
  • Average rainfall in January: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Oymyakon, Russia
Average rainfall days in January
Oymyakon, Russia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (1.4 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oymyakon, Russia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oymyakon, Russia
  • Average daylight in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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