January weather forecastPoltava, Ukraine

January

Weather in January

Between December and January, the city of Poltava, Ukraine experiences a small drop in temperatures. The daylight hours are quite limited, contributing to the overall cold conditions. Precipitation often comes in the form of snow rather than rain. Especially noteworthy is in January where an average snowfall of 109mm (4.29") occurs. As the year begins, it is common to see the fresh coat of white on the city streets.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of -2.8°C (27°F) and a low of -7.3°C (18.9°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Poltava, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Poltava, Ukraine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 361mm (14.21") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Poltava is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 42min.
On the first day of January in Poltava, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 16:34 EET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Poltava are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January, on average, is the coldest month in Poltava, registering a high temperature of -2.8°C (27°F) and a low of -7.3°C (18.9°F).

During January, Poltava experiences an average high-temperature of -2.8°C (27°F) and a low-temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F).

The most humid month in Poltava is January, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Poltava, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

In Poltava, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout January, 109mm (4.29") of snow is accumulated.

In Poltava, Ukraine, the average day length in January is 8h and 42min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 16:34 EET.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Poltava, Ukraine, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average high temperature in January: -2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average pressure in January: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (14mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average snowfall in January: 109mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (109mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Poltava, Ukraine

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).