January weather forecast
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan

January in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan brings a chill in the air, with high possibility of snowfall on 4 days. Reaching a high of 8°C (46.4°F) and dropping as low of -2.1°C (28.2°F), it isn't the best month for outdoor activities. With 10 hours of the daylight and almost 4 hours of the sun shining, winters are here in all their glory with 79% relative humidity. Indoor activities are a good option to consider during the initial month of the year. With the cold slowly settling in, it is advised to pack warm when making travel plans to this city.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) and a low temperature of -2.1°C (28.2°F), is Mazari Sharif's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Mazari Sharif is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Mazari Sharif, in January, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mazari Sharif, there are 46 rainfall days, and 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mazari Sharif are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall days in Mazari Sharif is January, when snow falls for 4 days.

Daylight

In Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:25 +0430.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mazari Sharif, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.