
St Petersburg - Russia weather in January
Day
-3 °C
Night
-8 °C
Precipitation
46 mm
in month
Rainy days
16 days
in month
Daylight
7 hours
average
Sunshine
1 hours
average
Humidity
98 %
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Weather overview
In January in St Petersburg, the average air temperature ranges from -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) during the day to -8.0 °C (17.6 °F) at night. There are 16 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 46 mm (1.80 in).
What is the temperature in St Petersburg during the day in January?
In St Petersburg in January, the average daily temperatures will be -3.2 °C (26.2 °F). Don't forget to pack a warm jacket, gloves and several layers of clothing. It can be really cold with all the usual phenomena like freeze, snow, icy wind.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in St Petersburg in January?
In January in St Petersburg, we can expect 16 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.7 days of the week, or in general - 52 % days.
Can I expect a freeze in St Petersburg in January?
It is possible that it will be freezing in St Petersburg in January, night temperatures will be -8.0 °C (17.6 °F) on average.
Is St Petersburg rainier in January than in February?
Yes, in St Petersburg in January it rains more than in February.
What is the rainfall intensity in January in St Petersburg?
There is precipitation of 46 mm (1.80 in) in January in St Petersburg, which means 2 mm (0.06 in) rainfall per day on average.
Is January part of the dry season in St Petersburg?
No, January is not a dry month in St Petersburg, expect rain approximately 16 days in a month.
What is the humidity in St Petersburg in January?
In St Petersburg in January, expect humidity around 98 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is St Petersburg in January?
An average wind scale that can be expected in St Petersburg in January is 4.2.
How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in St Petersburg in January?
The length of daylight in St Petersburg in January is 7 hours.