January weather forecastXining, China

Weather in January

Commencing the year, January in Xining, China, sets forth a robust and frosty tone, showcasing an array of wintry virtues as it secures its position as the chilliest. The temperature range sets a record with a high of 1.4°C (34.5°F) and drops to an extreme low of -13.6°C (7.5°F), relegating the city to the cozy indoors. The rainfall turns out to be rather sparse, furthuring the typical restraint shown by the onset of winter in the city. Sunshine is slightly scantier than usual, indicating the city's entrance into its longest nights of the year. Relative humidity follows suit, manifesting a downward trend, pointing towards the dry characteristics of this month.

Temperature

Xining records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 1.4°C (34.5°F) and a low of -13.6°C (7.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Xining is 45%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Xining when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Xining, China, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 18:36 CST.

Sunshine

In Xining, the average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Xining are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.