January weather forecastHamatonbetsu, Japan

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Hamatonbetsu, Japan, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -7.8°C (18°F) and -3.9°C (25°F).

Temperature

Hamatonbetsu's lowest average temperatures are recorded in January and February, reaching a high of -3.9°C (25°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Hamatonbetsu, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Hamatonbetsu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.9 days and collects up to 802mm (31.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hamatonbetsu, during January, snow falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 276mm (10.87") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 114.8 snowfall days, and 1355mm (53.35") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hamatonbetsu, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 15:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:35 JST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During January and February, Hamatonbetsu registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of -3.9°C (25°F).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Hamatonbetsu, is -3.9°C (25°F), while the average low-temperature is -7.8°C (18°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

In Hamatonbetsu, Japan, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Hamatonbetsu, in January, snow falls for 25.3 days, with typically accumulated 276mm (10.87") of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 15:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:35 JST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

In Hamatonbetsu, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.4h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hamatonbetsu.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average high temperature in January: -3.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average wind speed in January: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall in January: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (122mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (44mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall in January: 276mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (300mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in January: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in January: 87

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 87).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (7km).