January weather forecast
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Starting the year, Ashgabat experiences fairly cold conditions, with average high temperatures warming up to 8.6°C (47.5°F) and lows falling down to a chilly -0.4°C (31.3°F). Following the winter solstice, daylight begins to incrementally increase from its yearly minimum. In terms of precipitation, it sees more rain and snowfall compared to the upcoming months. By Turkmenistan standards, the relative humidity is high, making the cold feel even chillier. January marks a transitionary period from the extreme winter cold to somewhat milder weather.

Temperature

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 8.6°C (47.5°F) at the peak and -0.4°C (31.3°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Ashgabat, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ashgabat, there are 90 rainfall days, and 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. The months with the most snowfall days in Ashgabat are January and February, with an average of 5 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Ashgabat, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 18:27 +05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ashgabat are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.