Temperature in Murmansk Oblast in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Murmansk Oblast, Russia this January.

Murmansk Oblast, Russia, a region in Russia, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from -9°C (16°F) in Kirovsk to -6°C (21°F) in Kolvitsa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C (10°F) in Kolvitsa and -16°C (3°F) in Kirovsk. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Murmansk Oblast, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Murmansk Oblast temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in January?

Murmansk averages a daytime high of -7°C (19°F) in January, which is very low for Murmansk Oblast, Russia.

How cold does it get at night in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Murmansk typically drop to around -14°C (7°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Murmansk Oblast, Russia?

Kolvitsa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -12°C (10°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Murmansk Oblast, Russia?

According to our data, Kirovsk holds the title for the coldest city in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -9°C (16°F) and drops to lows of about -16°C (3°F) during the night.

How much sun does Murmansk Oblast, Russia get in January?

Murmansk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 2 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 3°C (37°F) in Murmansk this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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