It is noted that the warmest January since the beginning of instrumental observations in Moscow, that is, since 1879, is considered January 2007, when the average monthly temperature was -1.7 ° C, which is 7.6 ° C higher than normal.

“January of this year is likely to replace him on the honorary podium. Indeed, over the past days of the month, the average temperature is 10 ° C ahead of the norm, ”the report said.

Earlier, the scientific director of the Hydrometeorological Center, Roman Vilfand, said that February in the European part of Russia will be colder than January, temperatures can drop to -10 ° С.