Lensk Weather in January

What's the weather like in Lensk (Sakha) in January 2025?

The climate in Lensk during January can be summarized as severely cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Lensk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -28°C (-18°F), whilst at night -38°C (-36°F) is normal.

Lensk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -27.8°C -18°F
Nightly temperature -37.8°C -36°F
Average temperature -32.8°C -27°F
Daily sunshine 1.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 3.3°C 38°F
Humidity 100%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Lensk with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Lensk

Lensk average temperature in January

January rainfall

Lensk average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Lensk 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 Lensk in January 2025.

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Lensk weather stats

Lensk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: March 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: April 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January -28°C -18.4°F
Wettest month: July 59mm 2.3ins
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