January weather forecastDamascus, Syria
January
Weather in January
Damascus, Syria, signals the start of the year with its coldest month. The city experiences a blend of chilly days and nights, with temperatures oscillating from a low of 0.4°C (32.7°F) at night, to a high of 12.6°C (54.7°F) during the day. Fashioning a mild winter coat would be befitting for those venturing outside. Snowfall is not unheard of in the city during this month. The month also brings rainfall with it, with some days experiencing spells of showers creating a wet winter atmosphere.Temperature
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F), is considered the coldest month.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall in Damascus. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall in Damascus. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 5 days.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Damascus is 10h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:04 +03.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average high temperature in January: 12.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 0.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).
Average rainfall in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average rainfall in January: 27.9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (27.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average rainfall days in January: 7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average snowfall days in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average snowfall days in January: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average UV index in January
Damascus, Syria
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
