Yakutsk weather in January
January in Yakutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Yakutsk · #588 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yakutsk climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -35°C / -30°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -40°C / -40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -39°C / -38°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -43°C / -45°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.3 cm / 2.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yakutsk in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yakutsk?
- January in Yakutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yakutsk on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Yakutsk in January?
- In January, Yakutsk averages a daily high of -34.6°C and a low of -40.2°C, with about 2.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yakutsk in January?
- Yakutsk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Yakutsk in January?
- Yakutsk sees roughly 7.3 cm of snowfall in January.