Murmansk Oblast weather in January
Considering a trip to Murmansk Oblast this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Murmansk Oblast in January?
Murmansk Oblast is a region in Russia. January in Murmansk Oblast generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Kirovsk to -6°C in Kolvitsa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Kolvitsa and -16°C in Kirovsk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Murmansk Oblast. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Murmansk with an average of 33 mm to moderate snowfall in Kolvitsa with 51 mm. The city Murmansk usually sees around 2 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Murmansk Oblast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Murmansk Oblast's yearly weather, check out our Murmansk Oblast climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Murmansk Oblast?
Murmansk
In January Murmansk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirovsk
In January Kirovsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Apatity
In January Apatity generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kandalaksha
In January Kandalaksha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Monchegorsk
In January Monchegorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Murmansk Oblast, in Russia.
Is January the best time to visit Murmansk Oblast?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Murmansk Oblast with often poor weather in Murmansk.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Murmansk. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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