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Sevan Weather in January

Sevan in January

The short of it: Sevan in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 25 mm · daylight 9 h 34 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Sevan an average January high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 25 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Sevan: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 34 min in mid-January, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Sevan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Hrazdan, 17 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Sevan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 34 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HrazdanKotayk17 km WSW-2°-11°23 mm
DilijanTavush23 km NNW3°-6°21 mm
GavarGegharkunik26 km SE-1°-11°23 mm
CharentsavanKotayk31 km WSW-1°-10°21 mm
SarukhanGegharkunik32 km SSE-2°-11°23 mm
ByureghavanKotayk40 km SW1°-8°20 mm
IjevanTavush40 km NNE5°-3°18 mm
AbovyanKotayk41 km SW1°-8°21 mm

The Almanac · Sevan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Sevan: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sevan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°25 mm10 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February-1°-12°27 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March3°-8°45 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April10°-1°66 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
May14°3°83 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
June19°7°74 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
July23°11°52 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°35 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°8°29 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°3°38 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°32 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December1°-9°26 mm9 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sevan in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sevan in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Sevan: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Sevan?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Sevan in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 17 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Sevan in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Sevan in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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