Ch’ŏngjin Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ch’ŏngjin (Hamgyŏng-bukto) in January 2024?

The climate in Ch’ŏngjin during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

Ch’ŏngjin weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.8°C 25.3°F
Nightly temperature -14.3°C 6.4°F
Average temperature -9°C 15.8°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 17 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 3.6°C 38.5°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ch’ŏngjin

Ch’ŏngjin average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ch’ŏngjin average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ch’ŏngjin 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 Ch’ŏngjin in January 2024.

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Ch’ŏngjin weather stats

Ch’ŏngjin weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -4°C 24.8°F
Wettest month: August 137mm 5.4ins
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