January weather forecast
Baalbek, Lebanon

In the heart of winter, Baalbek, Lebanon, greets the year with some of the chilliest weather, marked by temperatures falling to a frosty -1°C (30.2°F). The sun offers a scant five hours of sunshine, barely enough to mitigate the biting cold. Moisture tends to dominate the weather pattern, culminating in frost and frequently leading to dense fog, especially in the early mornings. January can be a great time to witness the resplendent beauty of a wintery Baalbek under a blanket of frosty white. Going into February, a gradual shift in weather patterns can be expected, albeit the temperatures largely remain within the same bracket.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 8°C (46.4°F) and -1°C (30.2°F) respectively, January is Baalbek's coldest month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 138mm (5.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Baalbek, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of January, in Baalbek, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:03 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Baalbek are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.