January weather forecastNikko, Japan
January
Weather in January
Experiencing winter's grip, Nikko, Japan, witnesses its coldest month in January. The city's weather scenario involves a combination of cold waves, plenty of snow, and shorter days. The mercury plunges to a chilly -4.3°C (24.3°F) at night and manages just 2.8°C (37°F) during the day. Despite these conditions, Nikko's beauty gets a new dimension with blankets of fresh powder snow, making it a paradise for snow lovers. However, the cold necessitates suitable gear for comfort during outdoor activities.Temperature
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of -4.3°C (24.3°F), is recognized as the coldest in Nikko.Humidity
January and March, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Nikko, in January, during 12.8 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nikko, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226.7 days and collects up to 1238mm (48.74") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 191mm (7.52") of snow.Daylight
In Nikko, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.On the first day of January in Nikko, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:04 JST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average high temperature in January: 2.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -4.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average pressure in January: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.3mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average rainfall in January: 54mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (178mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (41mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average snowfall in January: 191mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (191mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average snowfall days in January: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (10.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (3.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average cloud cover in January: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Nikko, Japan
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).
