Kamaishi Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Kamaishi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

Kamaishi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Nightly temperature -4.4°C 24.1°F
Average temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 42 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50.1°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kamaishi with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kamaishi

Kamaishi average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kamaishi average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kamaishi 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 Kamaishi in January 2024.

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Kamaishi weather stats

Kamaishi weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: December 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: January 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January 3.6°C 38.5°F
Wettest month: August 191mm 7.5ins
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