January weather forecast
Kyongwon, North Korea

January

Weather in January

January experiences cold and can be characterized by its robust snowfall with an average of 19mm (0.75") falling over 4.1 days. As the year begins, January appears as a month that displays relentless winter conditions, bathing the city of Kyongwon in frost. The heart of winter brings with it shorter daylight hours and a notable decrease in the UV index, signaling the scarcity of sunglow. The expectation of a crisp, white blanket covering the landscape becomes a routine, as the snowy season uncovers the region's inherent winter beauty. Seasonal changes also affect the pressure in the atmosphere, signifying how integral the month of January is in setting the tone for the rest of the winter season.

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of -8.4°C (16.9°F) to a low of -16.1°C (3°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Kyongwon, during January, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. In Kyongwon, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 282mm (11.1") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:54. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:29 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Kyongwon is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
Kyongwon's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of -8.4°C (16.9°F) to a low of -16.1°C (3°F).
How cold is it in Kyongwon in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Kyongwon, is -8.4°C (16.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to -16.1°C (3°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Kyongwon?
In Kyongwon, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Kyongwon, during January, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January?
In Kyongwon, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length in Kyongwon is 9h and 26min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:29 KST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Kyongwon is 8.1h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -8.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1023.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1023.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (80mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Kyongwon, North Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (7km).

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