Balqash Weather in January

What's the weather like in Balqash (Qaraghandy) in January 2024?

The climate in Balqash during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Balqash and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (15°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.

Balqash weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -9.6°C 14.8°F
Nightly temperature -18.5°C -1.2°F
Average temperature -14°C 6.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.3°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balqash with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Balqash

Balqash average temperature in January

January rainfall

Balqash average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Balqash average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balqash in January 2024.

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Balqash weather stats

Balqash weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: September 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 12hrs
Coldest month: January -9.8°C 14.4°F
Wettest month: May 21mm 0.8ins
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