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Temperatures in January

It's cold in January in Afghanistan with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Afghanistan in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of January

The month of January starts in Afghanistan with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to -2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.

Mid-January

By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 7°C, with nights close to -4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Afghanistan will be around 7°C, with nights close to -4°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.

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Precipitation in January

In January, there is an average of 61 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Afghanistan in January

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Afghanistan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Afghanistan in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
7°C 8°C
Sun High Temp
10°C 9°C
Sun Low Temp
5°C 6°C
Rain Total Precipitation
61 mm 58 mm
Rain Rainy Days
7 days 9 days
Snow Total Snowfall
8,1 cm 0,8 cm
Snow Snowy Days
5 days 1 day

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Temperature records for Afghanistan in January

With 20°C, Afghanistan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -26°C to a high of 8°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Afghanistan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Afghanistan

Daily Precipitation in January in Afghanistan

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Afghanistan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Afghanistan.

Daily Precipitation in January in Afghanistan

Daily Snowfall in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Afghanistan, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Afghanistan

Daily UV Index in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Afghanistan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Afghanistan

Temperature in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Afghanistan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Afghanistan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

Snowfall in January in Afghanistan per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Afghanistan, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in January in Afghanistan over the past years

Daily climate in January for Afghanistan

Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Afghanistan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in January in Afghanistan

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Average Weather in Afghanistan by Month

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