January weather forecast
Kaesŏng, North Korea

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Weather in January

Kaesŏng, North Korea welcomes the year with a month dominated by frigid temps. The month sees the ground frequently blanketed in snow with an average snowfall of 21mm (0.83") over 3.4 days. While the sun does still show its face for a short while each day, daylight hours are limited. Expect to see more cloudy days compared to the later months. The freezing conditions persist throughout the day and night, calling for warm clothes and a hot drink.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of -0.8°C (30.6°F) and a low of -7.4°C (18.7°F), is recognized as the coldest in Kaesŏng.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Kaesŏng, North Korea, is 63%.

Rainfall

In Kaesŏng, in January, during 2.4 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 rainfall days, and 611mm (24.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kaesŏng, in January, during 3.4 snowfall days, 21mm (0.83") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kaesŏng, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow.

Daylight

In Kaesŏng, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of January, in Kaesŏng, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:54 KST.

Sunshine

In Kaesŏng, the average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kaesŏng 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kaesŏng?

Kaesŏng, North Korea, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring -0.8°C (30.6°F) at the peak and -7.4°C (18.7°F) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Kaesŏng in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kaesŏng, is -0.8°C (30.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to -7.4°C (18.7°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Kaesŏng?

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

How much does it rain in Kaesŏng in January?

In Kaesŏng, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Kaesŏng?

In Kaesŏng, during January, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.

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

In Kaesŏng, North Korea, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kaesŏng?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, in Kaesŏng, North Korea, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:54 KST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kaesŏng?

In Kaesŏng, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kaesŏng?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kaesŏng are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kaesŏng?

In Kaesŏng, North Korea, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average temperature in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.4°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average pressure in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1025.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average wind speed in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average humidity in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average rainfall in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average snowfall in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 21mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average snowfall days in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kaesŏng, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average sunshine days in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average UV index in January - Kaesŏng, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average cloud cover in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Kaesŏng, North Korea

Average visibility in January - Kaesŏng, North Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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