Weather in January
Temperature
January is the month when Sofia sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 3.4°C (38.1°F) and a low of -3.9°C (25°F).Rainfall
In Sofia, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sofia, there are 125 rainfall days, and 582mm (22.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sofia are January through April, October through December. In Sofia, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 234mm (9.21") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sofia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:37 EET.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average high temperature in January: 3.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -3.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.9°C).
Average rainfall in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average rainfall in January: 33.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (75.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31.5mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average rainfall days in January: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average snowfall in January: 234mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (248mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average UV index in January
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Sofia, Bulgaria
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