January weather forecastKencho, Bhutan

January weather for Kencho, Bhutan: January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months in Kencho, Bhutan. In Kencho, Bhutan, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of snow.

January

Weather in January

The ambiance in Kencho, Bhutan in January is cold and crisp. Rainfall is minimal this month, with a total of 11mm (0.43"), making it one of the driest in the year, yet snowfall is quite significant, peaking at 87mm (3.43"). Cold but clear skies dominate, giving tourists flawless views of the picturesque landscapes. The quiet hum of the winter month wraps the city, providing an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Despite the cold weather, the beautiful vistas and calming ambiance making it an ideal month for winter photography and peaceful retreats.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Kencho, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kencho, Bhutan, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kencho, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 87mm (3.43") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 431mm (16.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Kencho, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:40 +06.

Sunshine

January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kencho.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kencho. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Kencho's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 5.8°C (42.4°F) to a low of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Kencho in January has an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months in Kencho, Bhutan.

In Kencho, Bhutan, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

In Kencho, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kencho, Bhutan, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of snow.

In January, the average day length in Kencho is 10h and 37min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Kencho, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:40 +06.

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kencho.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kencho, Bhutan, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average rainfall in January: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average snowfall in January: 87mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Kencho, Bhutan

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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