January weather forecast
Tanchŏn, North Korea

January

Weather in January

January heralds the onset of winter in Tanchŏn, North Korea, characterized by a significant drop in temperature. Its weather pattern turns chilly following the departure of the colder December. The city remains under a dense sheet of snow with average snowfall of 34mm (1.34"). This transition period is marked by less sunlight due to shorter daylight hours. However, Tanchŏn gets ready to face a slight temperature upsurge as it moves into the next month.

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -1.4°C (29.5°F) and a low of -6.8°C (19.8°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 34mm (1.34") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tanchŏn, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 125mm (4.92") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 17:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:39 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Tanchŏn is 6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of -1.4°C (29.5°F) and an average low of -6.8°C (19.8°F).
How cold is it in Tanchŏn in January?
In January, in Tanchŏn, the average high-temperature is -1.4°C (29.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -6.8°C (19.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 69%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in January?
In Tanchŏn, in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Tanchŏn have in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 17:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:39 KST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Tanchŏn, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.
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 intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1025.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1025.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 34mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Tanchŏn, 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
Tanchŏn, North Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

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

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

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