Japan Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is winter in Japan, and the country experiences cold temperatures and snowfall in many regions. The average temperature for Japan in January is 5.7°C (42.3°F), with highs of 9.7°C (49.4°F) and lows of 1.9°C (35.5°F). Japan sees an average of 0.02 inches of snow per day and 0.55 inches of precipitation throughout the month. The country has an average humidity of 55.1% and an average daily wind speed of 15.9 mph. In January, Japan experiences clear days with an average cloud cover of 32.4%. The most common weather condition is clear skies during the day, and the most common type of precipitation is rain. There are 12 rainy days on average, and visibility is typically good at 19.6 miles. The average sunrise time is 6:48 am, and the average sunset time is 4:51 pm.
What is the temperature in Japan in January?
Average air temperature in Japan is 5.7°C (42.3°F) in January. The outside temperature in Japan feels like 4.1°C (39.4°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 9.7°C (49.4°F) and feels like 9°C (48.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 1.9°C (35.5°F) which feels like -0.5°C (31°F).
How hot is Japan in January?
The hot temperature in January in Japan rises to 13.8°C (56.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 55.1% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 13.8 °C (56.8°F). The average maximum temp in Japan is 9.7°C (56.8°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Japan in January?
The coldest temp in Japan in January drops to -4.6°C (23.7°F) during the cold nights. With 15.9km/h (9.9mph) winds and 55.1% humidity it feels like -9.3°C (15.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 1.9°C (35.5°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Japan in January?
Yes, it rains for 12 days in Japan in January averaging 0.55 mm of precipitation. Japan has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Japan throughout January?
Japan has 0.55 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 12 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Japan in January?
Yes, it snows in Japan during January. The average snowfall is 0.02 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0.01 cm (0 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Japan windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Japan during January is 15.9km/h (9.9mph) and average windgust is 37.7km/h (23.4mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 39km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Japan in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Japan.
What are the humidity levels in Japan in January?
The average humidity levels in Japan in January are 55.1%. Daily humidity levels in Japan range from 29.9% to 91.4% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Japan in January?
Japan has 10 hours 02 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Japan in January is at 6:48:39 and the sunset is at 16:51:22.
What is the cloud coverage in Japan in January?
Clouds cover 32.4% of the sky on average throughout January in Japan. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.4% to 90.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Japan?
The average UV index in Japan is 4.7 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Japan in January?
The average solar radiation is 115.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Japan during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 6.1 W/m2 to 162.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Japan?
The average solar energy during January in Japan is 10 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 13.9 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Japan in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Japan in January.
What is the air pressure in Japan in January?
On average the air pressure in Japan in January is 1016.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1000.9 mb to 1024.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Japan in January?
The average daylight visibility in Japan in January is 19.6 km (12.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.8 km (7.3 miles) to 23.7 km (14.7 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Japan in January?
The average dew point in Japan during January is -3.2°C (26.2°F).
Where is the data for Japan climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Japan in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- KUMAGAYA, JA
- FUSSA YOKOTA AB, JA
- TOKYO, JA
- YOKOHAMA, JA
- KASTNER ARMY AIR FIELD CAMP ZAMA JAPAN, JA
- CHIBA, JA