January weather forecast
Wonsan, North Korea

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Weather in January

January is notably chilly with Wonsan, North Korea experiencing the brunt of its winter season. In the month's coldest situation, the temperature can plunge to a low of -5.5°C (22.1°F). Icy winds blow throughout the day, and the weather becomes especially harsh towards the night. It might not be the ideal time for tourists, as the cold temperatures are not conducive for outdoor activities. January speaks of the white winter, showing a different face of Wonsan with snowflakes painting the cityscape.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) and an average low temperature of -5.5°C (22.1°F), is the coldest month in Wonsan, North Korea.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.4 rainfall days, and 1249mm (49.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F).
Note: In the activity of swimming, this state poses an instant danger to life. Breathing control is completely lost, impeding any form of clear thinking. Employing a specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal loss.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Wonsan is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 17:48 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.6h.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Wonsan?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) and a low-temperature of -5.5°C (22.1°F), is the coldest month in Wonsan, North Korea.

How cold is January in Wonsan?

In January, in Wonsan, the average high-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -5.5°C (22.1°F).

How many days does it rain in January in Wonsan?

In Wonsan, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Wonsan?

In Wonsan, North Korea, in January, the average water temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

How many hours of daylight does Wonsan have in January?

In January, the average day length in Wonsan, North Korea, is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wonsan?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 17:48 KST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wonsan?

The average sunshine duration in January in Wonsan, North Korea, is 6.6h.

Average temperature in January
Wonsan, North Korea

Average temperature in January - Wonsan, North Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: 2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.5°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Wonsan, North Korea

Average rainfall in January - Wonsan, North Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 36.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (280.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (23.1mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Wonsan, North Korea

Average rainfall days in January - Wonsan, North Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Wonsan, North Korea

Average sea temperature in January - Wonsan, North Korea
  • Average sea temperature in January: 3.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (3.2°C).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wonsan, North Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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