January weather forecast
Tokamachi, Japan

January

Weather in January

The start of the year in Tokamachi, Japan witnesses peak winter, with snowfall of considerable depth. In comparison to the imminent month of February, January is colder with temperatures falling to as low as -4.9°C (23.2°F). The weather is also marked by high humidity and reduced visibility. The accumulation of snow, which is characteristic of this time, has transformed the city into a popular destination for winter sports. A hint of sunshine intermittently breaks the spell of snowy days, providing picturesque views of a snow-draped cityscape.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 96mm (3.78") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 23 days and accumulates 638mm (25.12") of snow.

Daylight

In Tokamachi, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:07 JST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Tokamachi?
In Tokamachi, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F).
How cold is January?
January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and a low-temperature of -4.9°C (23.2°F).
What is the most humid month?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.
What is the rainiest month?
January is the month with the most rainfall in Tokamachi. Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 96mm (3.78") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Tokamachi, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the snowiest month?
The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 23 days and typically aggregates up to 638mm (25.12") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Tokamachi, during January, snow falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 638mm (25.12") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:07 JST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Tokamachi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average temperature in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average pressure in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average wind speed in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average wind speed in January: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average humidity in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average rainfall in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 96mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (35mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average rainfall days in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average snowfall in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 638mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (638mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average snowfall days in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 23 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23 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 - Tokamachi, Japan
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average sunshine days in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.6 days).

Average UV index in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average UV index in January
Tokamachi, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average cloud cover in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January - Tokamachi, Japan
Average visibility in January
Tokamachi, Japan
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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