January weather forecast
Najaf, Iraq

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Weather in January

January marks the beginning year with a relief from the heat in Najaf, Iraq. The nights can be relatively cool, and occasional rainfall is a welcome feature. The city experiences 43% relative humidity, 10mm (0.39") rainfall spread over 3.1 days, and an average of 10.3 hours of daylight. During this time, one can appreciate the stability of the atmospheric pressure and the comfortable wind speed. Overall, the weather this month provides respite before the coming of the warmer months.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 17.6°C (63.7°F) and a low of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 43%, January is the most humid month in Najaf, Iraq.

Rainfall

In Najaf, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 rainfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Najaf, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Najaf, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:34 +03.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during January translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Najaf?

With its average high temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) and a low of 9.4°C (48.9°F), January is regarded as the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature in Najaf?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Najaf are 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 9.4°C (48.9°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Najaf?

The most humid month in Najaf, Iraq, is January, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

What is the average humidity in January in Najaf?

In Najaf, the average relative humidity in January is 43%.

How many days does it rain in January in Najaf?

In Najaf, Iraq, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Najaf have in January?

The average day length in January in Najaf is 10h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Najaf?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:34 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Najaf?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Najaf, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Najaf?

In Najaf, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Najaf?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Najaf.

What is the UV index reading in January in Najaf?

In Najaf, Iraq, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average temperature in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (45.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average pressure in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average wind speed in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average humidity in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average humidity in January: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (11%).

Average rainfall in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average rainfall in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in January: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (15mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average rainfall days in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (5.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average sunshine days in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (23.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average UV index in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average cloud cover in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Najaf, Iraq

Average visibility in January - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

Najaf, Iraq

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