January weather forecast
Erzurum, Turkey

The initial month of the year in Erzurum, Turkey, is greeting visitors with biting cold. The air, heavy with 79% of relative humidity, is filled with snowflakes floating to the ground for an average of 12 days in January. Weather conditions are severe, with temperatures hovering from -14.5°C (5.9°F) to -4°C (24.8°F), creating an inevitable chill in the air. Sunny days are rare, making it less likely for any outdoor activities. The winter scenery is picturesque with the landscape blanketed in white, offering a unique frost-covered view of the city.

Temperature

In Erzurum, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of -4°C (24.8°F) and a low of -14.5°C (5.9°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Erzurum, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.7 rainfall days, and 406mm (15.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Erzurum, Turkey, are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall days in Erzurum are January through March and December, with an average of 12 snowfall days.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Erzurum is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of January, in Erzurum, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:32 +03.

Sunshine

In Erzurum, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.