January weather forecastKharkhorin, Mongolia

Weather in January

Continuing the grip of winter, January in Kharkhorin brings frigid nights and nippy days. Heralding the new year, the temperature fluctuates between a chilly -26°C (-14.8°F) at night and a high of -12°C (10.4°F) during the day. The snowfall is minimal, leading to crisp and clear days. The city receives about 9 hours of daylight, with chilly winds often cutting through the sunshine. Despite the cold, the beauty of winter shines through setting the stage for a tranquil month ahead.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of -12°C (10.4°F) at the peak and -26°C (-14.8°F) at the base.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kharkhorin, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 18:07 +08.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.