January weather forecast
Košice, Slovakia

Plunging into the heart of winter, January in Košice, Slovakia elicits a decidedly chilly atmosphere. Marked with the lowest average highs of -1°С and the coldest lows dipping to -7°С, the beginning of the calendar year can be a real winter wonderland. Snow-laden landscapes and cold breezes are common sceneries of this season. Despite the frigid temperatures, fewer daylight hours of 8.8h and less sunshine at 3h may add an almost poetic touch to the white panorama of the city. As February approaches, the city braces for a slightly milder atmosphere.

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Košice, with averages ranging from a high of -1°C (30.2°F) to a low of -7°C (19.4°F).

Rainfall

In Košice, in January, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. In Košice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 653mm (25.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Košice is 8h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Košice, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 15:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.