January weather forecast
Kimchaek, North Korea

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Weather in January

January weather in Kimchaek, North Korea, marks the start of the winter season with some of the year's chilling temperatures. Heavy snowstorms tend to blanket the region with a fresh layer that peaks at 84mm (3.31"). Conditions become increasingly inhospitable as the month progresses; daytime offers limited warmth, especially towards the end of the month. January also boasts more generous daylight conditions than February. All these factors make winter gear essential during this month.

Temperature

In Kimchaek, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and a low of -7.9°C (17.8°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kimchaek is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 84mm (3.31") of snow is accumulated. In Kimchaek, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 428mm (16.85") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:38 KST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is Kimchaek's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and lows of -7.9°C (17.8°F).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Kimchaek experiences an average high-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and a low-temperature of -7.9°C (17.8°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Kimchaek, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kimchaek, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Kimchaek, in January, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 84mm (3.31") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:38 KST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimchaek have in January?

In Kimchaek, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Kimchaek, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average temperature in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average pressure in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1022.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average wind speed in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average humidity in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average rainfall in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average rainfall days in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average snowfall in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 84mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (138mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average snowfall days in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average sunshine days in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average UV index in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average cloud cover in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Kimchaek, North Korea

Average visibility in January - Kimchaek, North Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (9km).

Kimchaek, North Korea

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