Weather in January
January in
Ploiești,
Romania, experiences the chill of continental winter, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -6°C (21.2°F) at night and barely reaching a day high of 1°C (33.8°F). As the first month of the year, it sees an extended period of cooling after
December, with shorter daylight hours and weather patterns transitioning towards those typical of mid-winter. Icy conditions are prevalent due to below-freezing nighttime temperatures, making it a challenging month for outdoor activities. On the bright side, the city does receives ample rainfall, ensuring that its ice-clad landscapes remain extant throughout the month. Despite being the coldest month, January exhibits its own stark, cold beauty, turning Ploiești into a winter wonderland.
Temperature
January is the month when Ploiești experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 1°C (33.8°F) and a low of -6°C (21.2°F).
Rainfall
In Ploiești, in January, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ploiești, 597mm (23.5") of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of January, in Ploiești, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:21 EET.