January weather forecast
Volgograd, Russia

As the calendar rolls from December to January, Volgograd residents brace themselves for the plunge in temperatures. With an average low of -9.3°C (15.3°F) and a high of -3.5°C (25.7°F), January is the coldest month in Volgograd, demanding warm clothing and heated homes. Sunny times are quite limited; fog and overcast skies prevail complementing this cold and frosty month. A surge in snowfall differs January from its preceding and succeeding months. As a respite from the bone-chilling cold, days of snowfall tend to be less humid, with a relative humidity of 88%.

Temperature

Volgograd experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and a low of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

Humidity

In Volgograd, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Volgograd, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Volgograd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 347mm (13.66") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January has the most snowfall days of the year in Volgograd. Snow falls for 15 days.

Daylight

In Volgograd, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of January, in Volgograd, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 16:57 MSK.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Volgograd is 2.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Volgograd. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.