January weather forecast
Sonbong, North Korea

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Weather in January

As the New Year begins in Sonbong, North Korea, the chill of the winter season ensues. The city experiences bitterly cold temperatures ranging from a low of -11°C through to a high of -4°C. This cold snap sets the tone for January's weather, which seldom sees a break from the frozen conditions outside of sporadic increments in daylight hours, culminating in an average of 9.5 hours per day. It's a month known for its raw weather, with the sea mirroring these freezing conditions. The minimal rainfall of this period does little to alleviate the chill in the air, with a mere 5mm falling during January.

Temperature

In Sonbong, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -4°C at the peak and -11°C at the lowest.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall, with 5mm of accumulated precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Sonbong, the average seawater temperature in January is 3.4°C.
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Sonbong, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:30 KST.
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FAQ

What part of the year is the coldest in Sonbong?

Temperature records in Sonbong, North Korea, mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging -4°C and lows at -11°C.

How cold is it in Sonbong in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -4°C and -11°C respectively.

What is the driest month in Sonbong?

The month with the least rainfall in Sonbong is January, when 5mm of precipitation is typically aggregated.

How much does it rain in Sonbong in January?

In Sonbong, North Korea, in January, 5mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in January in Sonbong?

In January, the average sea temperature in Sonbong, North Korea, is 3.4°C. For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Sonbong have in January?

The average day length in January in Sonbong is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sonbong?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:30 KST.
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Average temperature in January
Sonbong, North Korea

Average temperature in January - Sonbong, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Sonbong, North Korea

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

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Average sea temperature in January
Sonbong, North Korea

Average sea temperature in January - Sonbong, North Korea
  • Average sea temperature in January: 3.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (1.8°C).

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Average daylight in January
Sonbong, North Korea

Average daylight in January - Sonbong, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

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Sonbong, North Korea

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