January weather forecastLung Chen, Bhutan

January

Weather in January

As the first month of the year, January introduces Lung Chen, Bhutan to a cool, brisk atmosphere. Relative humidity stands at 57% and the chill is further accentuated by an average January high of merely 5.8°C (42.4°F) and an average low of -2.6°C (27.3°F). Snowfall graces the region with a generous 87mm (3.43"); a wintry setting is maintained by the 6.6 snowfall days. Wind speeds average at 7.5km/h (4.7mph) adding to Lung Chen's January chill. As a winter month, January allows little daylight hours at a monthly average of 10.6 hours.

Temperature

Lung Chen notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average 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 Lung Chen, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lung Chen, Bhutan, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 879mm (34.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Lung Chen, Bhutan, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 87mm (3.43") of snow is typically accumulated. In Lung Chen, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 431mm (16.97") of snow.

Daylight

In Lung Chen, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:38 +06.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lung Chen. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Lung Chen, Bhutan, with averages ranging from a high of 5.8°C (42.4°F) to a low of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

During January, Lung Chen experiences an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low-temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

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

The average relative humidity in January is 57%.

In Lung Chen, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.

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

The average day length in January is 10h and 37min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, in Lung Chen, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:38 +06.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lung Chen, Bhutan, is 7.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

7.6°C

5.8°C

7.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.6km/h

8.2km/h

8.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.3

22.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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
Lung Chen, 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).