January weather forecastKitami, Japan

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kitami, Japan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min -11.3°C (11.7°F) and max -4.8°C (23.4°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -11.3°C (11.7°F), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Kitami, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163 rainfall days, and 717mm (28.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Kitami is January, when snow falls for 23.5 days and typically aggregates up to 310mm (12.2") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 15:56. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:32 JST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Kitami, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the peak and -11.3°C (11.7°F) at the lowest.

Kitami in January has an average high-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -11.3°C (11.7°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Kitami is 90%.

In Kitami, in January, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Kitami, Japan. Snow falls for 23.5 days and accumulates 310mm (12.2") of snow.

In Kitami, in January, snow falls for 23.5 days, with typically accumulated 310mm (12.2") of snow.

The average day length in January in Kitami is 9h and 20min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 15:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:32 JST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kitami, Japan, is 3.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kitami, Japan, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Kitami, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average high temperature in January: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average rainfall in January: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average snowfall in January: 310mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (310mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in January: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Kitami, Japan

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).