Tsuruoka Weather in January

What's the weather like in Tsuruoka (Yamagata) in January 2024?

The climate in Tsuruoka during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January is in the winter in Tsuruoka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

Tsuruoka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Nightly temperature -2.2°C 28°F
Average temperature 0.6°C 33.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 142 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 30 days
Sea temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Tsuruoka with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka average temperature in January

January rainfall

Tsuruoka average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Tsuruoka 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 Tsuruoka in January 2024.

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Tsuruoka weather stats

Tsuruoka weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: March 98mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: February 3.5°C 38.3°F
Wettest month: November 201mm 7.9ins
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