Sŏnbong Weather in January

What's the weather like in Sŏnbong (Najin Sŏnbong-si) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Sŏnbong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

Sŏnbong weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.3°C 20.7°F
Nightly temperature -16.5°C 2.3°F
Average temperature -11.4°C 11.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 14mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Sŏnbong

Sŏnbong average temperature in January

January rainfall

Sŏnbong average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Sŏnbong 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 Sŏnbong in January 2024.

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Sŏnbong weather stats

Sŏnbong weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25°C 77°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January -6.5°C 20.3°F
Wettest month: August 135mm 5.3ins
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