January weather forecastChangsha, China

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January

Weather in January

January in Changsha, China, commences the year with quite chilly temperatures, reflecting the winter season. Weather patterns transition from those of a freezing December. The weather features rainfall of 37mm (1.46") coupled with relative humidity measuring 67%, creating a significantly damp environment. While snowfall is present, it is less compared to the previous month. The relatively lower temperatures offer an overall cold atmosphere, signifying a typical winter setting.

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month in Changsha, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Changsha, in January, during 11.9 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.9 rainfall days, and 1008mm (39.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Changsha is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:06 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Changsha is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Changsha records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

In Changsha, 9.6°C (49.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.8°C (38.8°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of snow.

In Changsha, in January, during 2.3 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January in Changsha is 10h and 35min.

On the first day of January in Changsha, China, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:06 CST.

The average sunshine duration in January in Changsha, China, is 5.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Changsha are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Changsha, China, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Changsha, China

  • Average high temperature in January: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Changsha, China

  • Average pressure in January: 1026.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1026.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Changsha, China

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Changsha, China

  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and December (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Changsha, China

  • Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (183mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (35mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Changsha, China

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Changsha, China

  • Average snowfall in January: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Changsha, China

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Changsha, China

  • 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: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Changsha, China

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Changsha, China

  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Changsha, China

  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Changsha, China

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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