January weather forecast
Gwangju, South Korea

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Weather in January

Gwangju, South Korea, greets the new year draped in a wintry shroud of cold and snow. Throughout January, it remains distinctly colder than December, with temperatures plunging to their lowest at -3.3°C (26.1°F). Overcast skies, cloud cover reaching 44%, and reduced daylight hours set a quintessential backdrop for a chilly Korean winter scene. The frosty clime coincides with a flurry of festivities as residents bundle up to partake in winter sports activities. As the thermometer plunges and the month of January draws to a close, it sets the stage for February’s somewhat less frigid atmosphere.

Temperature

Gwangju's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and lows of -3.3°C (26.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gwangju, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gwangju, there are 105 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gwangju are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Gwangju. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Gwangju is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:58 KST.

Sunshine

In Gwangju, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gwangju are January, February and 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 average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Gwangju?

January, having an average high-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and an average low-temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F), is the coldest month in Gwangju.

How cold is January in Gwangju?

During January, Gwangju experiences an average high-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and a low-temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Gwangju?

In January, the average relative humidity in Gwangju is 72%.

How much does it rain in Gwangju in January?

In Gwangju, South Korea, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Gwangju?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Gwangju?

In January, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout January, 14mm (0.55") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gwangju have in January?

The average day length in January in Gwangju, South Korea, is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Gwangju?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, in Gwangju, South Korea, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:58 KST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gwangju have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Gwangju, South Korea, is 5.2h.

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

January, February 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 Gwangju?

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

Average temperature in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average pressure in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1025mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1025mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average wind speed in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average humidity in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average rainfall in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (10mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average rainfall days in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average snowfall in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average snowfall days in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.5 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
Gwangju, South Korea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average sunshine days in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average UV index in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average cloud cover in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Gwangju, South Korea

Average visibility in January - Gwangju, South Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (8km).

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Gwangju, South Korea

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