January weather forecast
Alishan Township, Taiwan

In Alishan Township, Taiwan, January's climate hints towards the onset of the new year with cooler average temperatures, ranging from a low of 7°C (44.6°F) to a high of 15°C (59°F). Despite the chill, this month experiences increased sunshine hours, illuminating the city for 4 hours per day. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the brighter longer days as the daylight starts to lengthen. January marks the winter season, where rain showers intermittently greets the township, setting the stage for the deluges in the coming months. Moving forward, February continues with the winter trend, but with a slight increase in rainfall.

Temperature

Alishan Township experiences its coldest period in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

In Alishan Township, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 215 rainfall days, and 2218mm (87.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of January, in Alishan Township, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:42 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.