Hongwŏn Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hongwŏn (Hamgyŏng-namdo) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Hongwŏn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

Hongwŏn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.4°C 29.6°F
Nightly temperature -11.7°C 11°F
Average temperature -6.5°C 20.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hongwŏn with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hongwŏn

Hongwŏn average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hongwŏn average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hongwŏn 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 Hongwŏn in January 2024.

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Hongwŏn weather stats

Hongwŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.5°C 79.7°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: March 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: August 248mm 9.8ins
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