January weather forecast
Saitama, Japan

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Weather in January

In January, Saitama, Japan embraces a chilly start to the year. As temperatures range from a low of 2°C (35.6°F) to a high of 8.5°C (47.3°F), locals prefer warm clothing to shield themselves from the prevailing conditions. Snowfall is probable, resulting in a glistening white blanket on the city streets. Relative humidity hovers around the midpoint, with cloud coverage being minimal. The Saitama sky celebrates clear days, making cloud watching an appealing pastime.

Temperature

Saitama's January weather, with an average high temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F) and an average low temperature of 2°C (35.6°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Saitama, Japan, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saitama, there are 138 rainfall days, and 580mm (22.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and November. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.8 snowfall days, and 47mm (1.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Saitama is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of January, in Saitama, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:06 JST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Saitama. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Saitama?

Saitama's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 8.5°C (47.3°F) and a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

What is the average January temperature in Saitama?

In Saitama, in January, the average high-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Saitama?

The least humid month in Saitama is January, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

What is the average humidity in January in Saitama?

In Saitama, the average relative humidity in January is 59%.

How many days does it rain in January in Saitama?

In Saitama, Japan, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Saitama?

January is the first month it typically snows in Saitama, Japan. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Saitama, Japan, is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Saitama?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, in Saitama, Japan, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:06 JST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saitama have in January?

In Saitama, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saitama?

The month with the lowest UV index in Saitama, Japan, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Saitama?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Saitama is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Saitama, Japan

Average temperature in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

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Average pressure in January
Saitama, Japan

Average pressure in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Saitama, Japan

Average wind speed in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Saitama, Japan

Average humidity in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (59%).

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Average rainfall in January
Saitama, Japan

Average rainfall in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Saitama, Japan

Average rainfall days in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Saitama, Japan

Average snowfall in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Saitama, Japan

Average snowfall days in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saitama, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Saitama, Japan

Average sunshine days in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Saitama, Japan

Average UV index in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Saitama, Japan

Average cloud cover in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Saitama, Japan

Average visibility in January - Saitama, Japan
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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