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Bender Weather in January

Bender in January

The short of it: Bender in January averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 39 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Bender an average January high of 1°, a low of -4° and some 39 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Bender: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Bender runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Varniţa, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Bender, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VarniţaAnenii Noi4 km NNW1°-4°39 mm
Gura BîculuiAnenii Noi11 km N1°-5°38 mm
TiraspolTransnistria12 km E1°-5°38 mm
ChiţcaniCăuşeni12 km ESE1°-5°38 mm
Blijnii HutorTransnistria14 km ENE0°-5°39 mm
Anenii NoiAnenii Noi19 km WNW1°-5°39 mm
SloboziaTransnistria21 km ESE1°-5°39 mm
CăuşeniCăuşeni22 km SSW1°-5°40 mm

The Almanac · Bender Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Bender: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bender by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°39 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦✦
February3°-3°30 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March9°1°28 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°6°30 mm12 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°48 mm10 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°59 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°48 mm9 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°32 mm8 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°40 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°7°30 mm9 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°36 mm10 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
December3°-2°37 mm10 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bender in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bender in January?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Bender: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Bender?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Bender in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Bender in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Bender in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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