Hongch’ŏn Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hongch’ŏn (Gangwon) in January 2024?

The climate in Hongch’ŏn during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

Hongch’ŏn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Nightly temperature -12.5°C 9.5°F
Average temperature -6.4°C 20.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 7.6°C 45.6°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 21mm 0.8 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hongch’ŏn

Hongch’ŏn average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hongch’ŏn average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hongch’ŏn 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 Hongch’ŏn in January 2024.

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Hongch’ŏn weather stats

Hongch’ŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: July 329mm 13ins
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