Hanamaki Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hanamaki (Iwate) in January 2024?

The climate in Hanamaki during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Hanamaki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

Hanamaki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Nightly temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Average temperature -2.1°C 28.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 27 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50.1°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hanamaki with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hanamaki

Hanamaki average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hanamaki average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hanamaki average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hanamaki in January 2024.

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Hanamaki weather stats

Hanamaki weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.7°C 81.9°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: April 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.4°C 34.5°F
Wettest month: August 181mm 7.1ins
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