January weather forecast
Samjiyon, North Korea

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Weather in January

In the throes of winter, Samjiyon, North Korea, braces itself for the coldest month. Freezing temperatures become the norm with the high temperature not exceeding -12.2°C (10°F) and the low hitting a chilling -22.3°C (-8.1°F). A shimmering blanket of snow envelops the city, lending it an ethereal, albeit frosty, charm. January's icy demeanor is punctuated with 8.3 days of rainfall leading to 64mm (2.52") of snowfall. The city is bestowed with a winter deep in its clutch as the month unfolds.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Samjiyon, exhibiting average temperatures of -12.2°C (10°F) at the peak and -22.3°C (-8.1°F) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Samjiyon, North Korea, is 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Samjiyon are January through June, September through December. In Samjiyon, in January, during 15.6 snowfall days, 64mm (2.52") of snow is typically accumulated. In Samjiyon, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.1 days and aggregates up to 1452mm (57.17") of snow.

Daylight

In Samjiyon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:39 KST.

Sunshine

In Samjiyon, North Korea, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Samjiyon, North Korea, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Samjiyon?

Samjiyon's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of -12.2°C (10°F) and an average low temperature of -22.3°C (-8.1°F), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Samjiyon in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Samjiyon, records -12.2°C (10°F), while the low-temperature is -22.3°C (-8.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Samjiyon?

In Samjiyon, North Korea, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Samjiyon?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Samjiyon in January?

In Samjiyon, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Samjiyon?

In Samjiyon, North Korea, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Samjiyon?

The average day length in January in Samjiyon is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Samjiyon?

On the first day of January in Samjiyon, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:39 KST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Samjiyon?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Samjiyon, North Korea, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Samjiyon?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average temperature in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-12.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-22.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average pressure in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1025.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1025.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average wind speed in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average humidity in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average rainfall in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average rainfall days in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average snowfall in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 64mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (290mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average snowfall days in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average sunshine days in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average cloud cover in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Samjiyon, North Korea

Average visibility in January - Samjiyon, North Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (7km).

Samjiyon, North Korea

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