January weather forecast
Erbil, Iraq

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Weather in January

January in Erbil, Iraq, is characterized by distinctly cold weather, with a typical winter ambiance. This month experiences the chilliest average minimum temperatures, dropping to a low of 5.2°C (41.4°F). As the starting point of the year, January showcases a considerably higher relative humidity of 57% compared to the months that follow. Consequently, the city also experiences a mixture of rainfall and snowfall, with the latter resulting in partially white sceneries, though limited to an average snowfall of 7mm (0.28") in the month. On a brighter note, the cold weather makes this an excellent time for outdoor activities, with the beauty of Erbil further enhanced by a curated winter landscape.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Erbil, Iraq, in January, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Erbil, Iraq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 365mm (14.37") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Erbil are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:28 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Erbil reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 11.9°C (53.4°F) at the peak and 5.2°C (41.4°F) at the lowest.

What is the average January temperature?

During January, Erbil experiences an average high-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F) and a low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 57%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Erbil, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Erbil, Iraq, in January, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall in Erbil are January and February, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Erbil, during January, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Erbil have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:28 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Erbil have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average temperature in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in January: 11.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average pressure in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average pressure in January: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average wind speed in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in January: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average humidity in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).

Average rainfall in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average rainfall in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in January: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average rainfall days in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average snowfall in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in January: 7mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average snowfall days in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average sunshine days in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average UV index in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average cloud cover in January - Erbil, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Erbil, Iraq

Average visibility in January - Erbil, 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).

Erbil, Iraq

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