January weather forecast
Kaechon, North Korea

January

Weather in January

Known for its unforgiving cold, Kaechon, North Korea starts the year with winter at its peak. A substantial difference in temperature can be observed in January as daily highs of -3.8°C (25.2°F) make way for lows of -10.8°C (12.6°F). It is this month that treats locals and visitors alike with a surreal white blanket of snowfall, making it a great visit for enthusiasts looking for a sublime and chilly experience. The cold temperatures and snow also make indoor activities popular, making the exploration of its cultural and historically significant indoor spots quite sought after. While the days remain mostly sunny, coaxing some warmth into the icy landscape, locals are often met with a biting wind lending to the overall chill of the environment.

Temperature

In Kaechon, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kaechon, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow. In Kaechon, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of snow.

Daylight

In Kaechon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:53 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
Kaechon's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and lows of -10.8°C (12.6°F).
How cold is it in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Kaechon, is -3.8°C (25.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to -10.8°C (12.6°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Kaechon, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January in Kaechon?
In January, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Kaechon, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Kaechon have in January?
In January, the average day length is 9h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:53 KST.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaechon have in January?
In Kaechon, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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 - Kaechon, North Korea
Average temperature in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -3.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average pressure in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1026mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1026mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average wind speed in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average humidity in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (56%).

Average rainfall in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average rainfall in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (165mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average rainfall days in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average snowfall in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average snowfall days in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.1 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 - Kaechon, North Korea
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average sunshine days in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in January - Kaechon, North Korea
Average cloud cover in January
Kaechon, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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

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

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