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Opsa Weather in January

Opsa in January

The short of it: Opsa in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -7° · rain 38 mm · daylight 7 h 39 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

Thirty years of records give Opsa an average January high of -2°, a low of -7° and some 38 mm of rain. Opsa's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 39 min in mid-January, 34 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Opsa runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Braslav, 19 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Opsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 39 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BraslavVitebsk19 km NE-2°-7°37 mm
VidzyVitebsk20 km SW-2°-7°39 mm
SileneOther24 km N-2°-7°40 mm
VisaginasUtena25 km WNW-1°-7°38 mm
DūkštasUtena32 km W-1°-6°38 mm
ZarasaiUtena42 km WNW-1°-6°40 mm
DaugavpilsDaugavpils43 km NNW-1°-6°41 mm
SharkovshchinaVitebsk45 km ESE-3°-8°35 mm

The Almanac · Opsa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Opsa's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Opsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°38 mm13 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February-1°-8°36 mm12 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March4°-4°36 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°38 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°60 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°68 mm10 km/h17 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July24°12°79 mm9 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
August22°11°79 mm9 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
September17°7°52 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°56 mm11 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°48 mm13 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
December-1°-5°42 mm13 km/h7 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opsa in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opsa in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Opsa's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Opsa?

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

How long are the days in Opsa in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 5 min in December to 17 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Opsa in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Opsa in January?

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

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