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Temperature

3.5°C

38.3°F

High temperature

7.4°C

45.3°F

Low temperature

-0.2°C

31.7°F

Feels like

1.2°C

34.2°F

Rainy days

21 days

Rainfall level

1.89mm

0.07 inch

Cloud coverage

73.7%

Wind speed

22.7km/h

14.1mph

Daylight time

9:27:01

UV index

2.4

1

2.5°C

37.0°F

2

1.9°C

35.0°F

3

2.0°C

36.0°F

4

4.6°C

40.0°F

5

6.3°C

43.0°F

6

6.8°C

44.0°F

7

2.5°C

37.0°F

8

0.8°C

33.0°F

9

1.3°C

34.0°F

10

2.9°C

37.0°F

11

2.6°C

37.0°F

12

2.6°C

37.0°F

13

3.7°C

39.0°F

14

3.8°C

39.0°F

15

3.3°C

38.0°F

16

0.4°C

33.0°F

17

8.6°C

47.0°F

18

14.6°C

58.0°F

19

13.9°C

57.0°F

20

5.4°C

42.0°F

21

4.7°C

40.0°F

22

6.9°C

44.0°F

23

6.7°C

44.0°F

24

2.6°C

37.0°F

25

0.5°C

33.0°F

26

-0.6°C

31.0°F

27

-0.6°C

31.0°F

28

-0.3°C

31.0°F

29

-0.6°C

31.0°F

30

-1.6°C

29.0°F

31

0.3°C

33.0°F

January is the coldest month in Bulgaria, with average temperatures ranging from -3°C to 7°C (27°F to 45°F). The northern and western regions, including Sofia, experience colder temperatures, with average lows around -6°C (21°F). The southern and coastal areas, such as Burgas and Varna, are milder, with average highs around 10°C (50°F). Bulgaria sees moderate to heavy snowfall in January, especially in the mountainous regions. The average snowfall is around 20 cm (8 inches), with some areas receiving up to 50 cm (20 inches) of snow. The country also experiences a fair amount of rainfall, with an average precipitation of 40 mm (1.6 inches). Winds are generally light to moderate, with an average speed of 10-15 km/h (6-9 mph). The most common wind direction is from the west. Bulgaria has an average humidity of 70%, which can make the temperatures feel colder.

How hot is Bulgaria in January?

The hot temperature in January in Bulgaria rises to 18°C (64.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 82.2% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 18 °C (64.4°F). The average maximum temp in Bulgaria is 7.4°C (64.4°F) during day time in January.

How cold is Bulgaria in January?

The coldest temp in Bulgaria in January drops to -6°C (21.2°F) during the cold nights. With 22.7km/h (14.1mph) winds and 82.2% humidity it feels like -8.6°C (16.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -0.2°C (31.7°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in Bulgaria in January?

Yes, it rains for 21 days in Bulgaria in January averaging 1.89 mm of precipitation. Bulgaria has a 67.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in Bulgaria throughout January?

Bulgaria has 1.89 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 21 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Bulgaria in January?

Yes, it snows in Bulgaria during January. The average snowfall is 0.77 cm (0.3 inch) per day. And there is 2.5 cm (0.99 inch) of snow on the ground.

What is the direction of the wind in Bulgaria in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from South direction in Bulgaria.

What are the humidity levels in Bulgaria in January?

The average humidity levels in Bulgaria in January are 82.2%. Daily humidity levels in Bulgaria range from 45.2% to 94.3% during January.

How many hours of daylight are in Bulgaria in January?

Bulgaria has 9 hours 27 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Bulgaria in January is at 7:52:35 and the sunset is at 17:19:36.

What is the cloud coverage in Bulgaria in January?

Clouds cover 73.7% of the sky on average throughout January in Bulgaria. The cloud coverage ranges from 15.5% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in Bulgaria?

The average UV index in Bulgaria is 2.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 4.

What is the solar radiation in Bulgaria in January?

The average solar radiation is 46.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Bulgaria during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 7 W/m2 to 82.4 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in Bulgaria?

The average solar energy during January in Bulgaria is 4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 7.1 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in Bulgaria in January?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Bulgaria in January.

What is the air pressure in Bulgaria in January?

On average the air pressure in Bulgaria in January is 1017.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.6 mb to 1031.8 mb.

What is the visibility in Bulgaria in January?

The average daylight visibility in Bulgaria in January is 9.4 km (5.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.9 km (3.7 miles) to 12.4 km (7.7 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in Bulgaria in January?

The average dew point in Bulgaria during January is 0.4°C (32.7°F).

Where is the data for Bulgaria climate in January coming from?

The climate data for Bulgaria in January is collected from the following weather stations.

• DIMITROVGRAD, RI
• MOURGASH, BU
• SOFIA, BU
• MUSSALA TOP SOMMET, BU
• DW1521 Ihtiman BG
• LBSF