January weather forecast
Kharkiv, Ukraine

Kharkiv, Ukraine welcomes the New Year with much chill, given that it’s the coldest month, with temperatures dropping to as low as -7°C (19.4°F). The snowfall is the highest, marking a characteristic white January. With nearly ten days witnessing rainfall, the overall precipitation remains consistent with that during December. The city experiences fewer daylight hours, keeping the general ambiance quite bleak. However, the winter charm does not wane, making it a sight to behold for many visitors.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F) and an average low-temperature of -7°C (19.4°F), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kharkiv, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout January, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kharkiv, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 517mm (20.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall days in Kharkiv is January, when snow falls for 19 days.

Daylight

In Kharkiv, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Kharkiv, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 16:26 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kharkiv. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.