January weather forecast
Dunhuang, China

January

Weather in January

Dunhuang, China, starts the year deep in the winter season. Despite the cold temperatures from -10.8°C (12.6°F) to -2.9°C (26.8°F), the relative humidity is at a somewhat moderate 45%, allowing for some moisture in the air. Snowfall becomes significantly present in the city, adorning the vast dunes of Mingsha Shan. The chilly weather doesn't hold back the sun from shining brightly most days. Moving into February, the weather conditions slightly improve attesting to the imminent arrival of spring.

Temperature

In Dunhuang, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -2.9°C (26.8°F) at the peak and -10.8°C (12.6°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Dunhuang, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dunhuang, during the entire year, the rain falls for 22.3 days and collects up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dunhuang, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7 snowfall days, and 35mm (1.38") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 18:57 CST.

Sunshine

In Dunhuang, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -2.9°C (26.8°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F), January stands out as the coldest month.
How cold is January?
In Dunhuang, -2.9°C (26.8°F) is the average high-temperature and -10.8°C (12.6°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What is the most humid month?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 45%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Dunhuang, during January, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in January?
In January, in Dunhuang, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 18:57 CST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Dunhuang, China, is 7h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, February, 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Dunhuang, China
Average temperature in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average high temperature in January: -2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Dunhuang, China
Average pressure in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average pressure in January: 1029.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1030.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Dunhuang, China
Average wind speed in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average wind speed in January: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9km/h).

Average humidity in January - Dunhuang, China
Average humidity in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average humidity in January: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (45%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (18%).

Average rainfall in January - Dunhuang, China
Average rainfall in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (7mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Dunhuang, China
Average rainfall days in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (3.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in January - Dunhuang, China
Average snowfall in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average snowfall in January: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Dunhuang, China
Average snowfall days in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dunhuang, China
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dunhuang, China
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Dunhuang, China
Average sunshine days in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (26.3 days).

Average UV index in January - Dunhuang, China
Average UV index in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Dunhuang, China
Average cloud cover in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January - Dunhuang, China
Average visibility in January
Dunhuang, China
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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