January weather forecast
Kamakura, Japan

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kamakura, Japan, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.9°C (39°F) and an average high of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

Kamakura experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 9.3°C (48.7°F) and a minimum of 3.9°C (39°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 60%, January is the least humid month in Kamakura.

Rainfall

In Kamakura, Japan, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kamakura, Japan, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 351mm (13.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the first month it typically snows in Kamakura. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Kamakura, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Kamakura, Japan, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.9°C (62.4°F).
Note: In 16.9°C (62.4°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:07 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Kamakura, Japan, is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kamakura?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F) and a low of 3.9°C (39°F).

What are the temperatures in Kamakura in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kamakura, Japan, are 9.3°C (48.7°F) and 3.9°C (39°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Kamakura?

With an average relative humidity of 60%, January is the least humid month in Kamakura, Japan.

What is the average humidity in January in Kamakura?

In Kamakura, the average relative humidity in January is 60%.

How many days does it rain in January in Kamakura?

In Kamakura, Japan, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Kamakura?

January is the first month it typically snows in Kamakura, Japan. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Kamakura?

In Kamakura, Japan, in January, the average water temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F). For most, swimming in 16.9°C (62.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Kamakura?

In January, the average day length in Kamakura is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kamakura?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Kamakura, Japan, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:07 JST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kamakura have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kamakura is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kamakura?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kamakura are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kamakura?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average temperature in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average pressure in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average wind speed in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.9km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average humidity in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (60%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average rainfall in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average rainfall days in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average snowfall in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average snowfall days in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average sea temperature in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average sea temperature in January: 16.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16.2°C).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average sunshine days in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average UV index in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average cloud cover in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Kamakura, Japan

Average visibility in January - Kamakura, Japan
  • 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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