January weather forecastKitakyushu, Japan

January

Weather in January

Kitakyushu, Japan kicks off the year with chilly temperatures, frequently accompanied by snowfall. Conditions evolve from the lowest average temperatures ranging between 4.1°C (39.4°F) and 8.2°C (46.8°F). Notably, January also tends to be a windy month, with gusts reaching up to 20.8km/h (12.9mph). The month enjoys average visibility of 9 km, despite the high humidity and snowfall. Rainfall is moderate, making the weather in January quite unpredictable.

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F), is the coldest month in Kitakyushu.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Kitakyushu.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Kitakyushu is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Kitakyushu, the average seawater temperature in January is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F), most individuals do not find swimming enjoyable. As the temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes more difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kitakyushu is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of January, in Kitakyushu, Japan, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:45 JST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Kitakyushu, Japan, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Kitakyushu, Japan, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 8.2°C (46.8°F) and a low of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kitakyushu, Japan, are 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity in Kitakyushu, Japan, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

The month with the least rainfall in Kitakyushu, Japan, is January, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically collects 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In Kitakyushu, in January, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Kitakyushu. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of snow.

In Kitakyushu, Japan, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 27mm (1.06") of snow.

In January, the average sea temperature in Kitakyushu is 15.8°C (60.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In January, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, in Kitakyushu, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:45 JST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Kitakyushu, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kitakyushu, Japan.

In Kitakyushu, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

10.4°C

8.2°C

9.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.8km/h

14.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.2

4.9

3.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.7

12.2

11.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average high temperature in January: 8.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average pressure in January: 1021.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average wind speed in January: 14.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average rainfall in January: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (183mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (44mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average rainfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

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
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average sea temperature in January: 15.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.8°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average sunshine days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Kitakyushu, Japan

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July and August (9km).