Ust’-Kut Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ust’-Kut (Irkutsk) in January 2024?

The climate in Ust’-Kut during January can be summarized as severely cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Ust’-Kut and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -22°C (-7°F), whilst at night -33°C (-28°F) is normal.

Ust’-Kut weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -21.8°C -7.2°F
Nightly temperature -33.3°C -27.9°F
Average temperature -27.5°C -17.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 5°C 41.1°F
Humidity 98%
Windspeed 3.6kph 2 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Ust’-Kut with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ust’-Kut

Ust’-Kut average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ust’-Kut average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ust’-Kut 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 Ust’-Kut in January 2024.

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Ust’-Kut weather stats

Ust’-Kut weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: March 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: June 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January -22°C -7.6°F
Wettest month: July 72mm 2.8ins
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