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Dorbod Weather in January

Dorbod in January

The short of it: Dorbod in January averages a high of -12 °C (11 °F) and a low of -23 °C (-9 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -12° · low -23° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Dorbod an average January high of -12°, a low of -23° and some 2.0 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Dorbod: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Dorbod runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Fendou, 40 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Dorbod, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FendouHeilongjiang40 km SE-11°-22°2.0 mm
DaqingHeilongjiang53 km SE-12°-22°2.0 mm
HonggangHeilongjiang62 km SSE-12°-23°2.0 mm
LongfengHeilongjiang62 km SE-11°-22°2.0 mm
QiqiharHeilongjiang64 km NW-11°-22°2.0 mm
Hulan ErgiHeilongjiang72 km WNW-11°-22°2.0 mm
AndaHeilongjiang80 km SE-12°-23°2.0 mm
TailaiHeilongjiang95 km WSW-10°-21°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Dorbod Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Dorbod: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dorbod by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°2.0 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February-6°-18°2.0 mm11 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
March3°-9°7.0 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April13°1°18 mm17 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°33 mm16 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°74 mm13 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July29°19°130 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August27°17°84 mm10 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September21°10°46 mm12 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October12°1°19 mm13 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-11°4.0 mm13 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December-10°-20°4.0 mm10 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dorbod in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dorbod in January?

Days average -12 °C (11 °F) and nights -23 °C (-9 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Dorbod: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Dorbod?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Dorbod in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Dorbod in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Dorbod in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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