January weather forecast
Haeju, North Korea

January

Weather in January

January in Haeju, North Korea, is characterized by cold temperatures, causing a little challenge as people adapt from the comparatively mild December weather. Weather conditions often involve snow, making it a winter wonderland suitable for snow games and activities. The cool sea temperature possibly contributes to the low temperatures. The reduction of daylight hours to 9.9 hours causes shorter days with less sunshine, increasing the general coldness. Minimum temperatures in January get as low as -5.9°C (21.4°F) and high temperatures only reach -0.3°C (31.5°F), providing a chilly start to the year.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) and a low temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F), is Haeju's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Haeju, in January, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 23mm (0.91") of snow. In Haeju, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:57 KST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
Haeju's January weather, with an average high temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) and an average low temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
How cold is January?
January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) and a low-temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 67%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Haeju, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Haeju, North Korea, in January, during 5 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the water temperature in January?
In January, the average sea temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.
How many hours of daylight does Haeju have in January?
The average day length in January in Haeju is 9h and 52min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:57 KST.
How many hours of sunshine does Haeju have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Haeju is 5.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Haeju?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average temperature in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average pressure in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1025.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1025.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average wind speed in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average humidity in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (58%).

Average rainfall in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average rainfall in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (144mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (10mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average rainfall days in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average snowfall in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average snowfall days in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average sea temperature in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average sea temperature in January: 4.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average sunshine days in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average UV index in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average cloud cover in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January - Haeju, North Korea
Average visibility in January
Haeju, North Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).

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