January weather forecast
Suzhou, China

January

Weather in January

Beginning the year, Suzhou experiences a winter month with considerable susceptibility to snow, though temperatures don't often drop below freezing. The daily sunshine duration slightly surpasses half the daylight duration, providing adequate light for activities during the day. Notably, the month experiences 27mm (1.06") of snow over an average of 2.8 days. Relative humidity is moderate and wind speeds remain balanced, ensuring a stable, though cold atmosphere predominates. Of interest to many, January experiences less rainfall than the majority of other months.

Temperature

Suzhou reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 8.3°C (46.9°F) at the peak and 2.5°C (36.5°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Suzhou, China, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Suzhou is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:30 CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Suzhou is 5.1h.

UV index

In Suzhou, China, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 8.3°C (46.9°F) and as low as 2.5°C (36.5°F).
What are the temperatures in January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Suzhou, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Suzhou, China, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Suzhou, during January, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.
What is the snowiest month?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Suzhou, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In Suzhou, the average day length in January is 10h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:30 CST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Suzhou, China, is 5.1h.
How high is the UV index in January in Suzhou?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average high temperature in January: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average pressure in January: 1027.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1027.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (12.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average rainfall in January: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (161mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (25mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average snowfall in January: 27mm

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

Average snowfall days in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Suzhou, China
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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