January weather forecast
Shanhaiguan, China

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Shanhaiguan, China, with an average temperature varying between -6.6°C (20.1°F) and -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and a low of -6.6°C (20.1°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Shanhaiguan, the average relative humidity in January is 48%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shanhaiguan, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated. In Shanhaiguan, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:17 CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
January stands out as Shanhaiguan's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and a low-temperature of -6.6°C (20.1°F).
How cold is January?
In Shanhaiguan, -1.2°C (29.8°F) is the average high-temperature and -6.6°C (20.1°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 48%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 0.2 days. Throughout January, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in January?
In Shanhaiguan, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Shanhaiguan have in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 42min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:17 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Shanhaiguan have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In Shanhaiguan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average temperature in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.6°C).

Average pressure in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average pressure in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average pressure in January: 1028.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1028.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average wind speed in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average humidity in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average humidity in January: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and December (46%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average rainfall days in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average snowfall in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average snowfall days in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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 - Shanhaiguan, China
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shanhaiguan, 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average sunshine days in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.4 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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 - Shanhaiguan, China
Average cloud cover in January
Shanhaiguan, China
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January - Shanhaiguan, China
Average visibility in January
Shanhaiguan, 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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