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Shanting Weather in January

Shanting in January

The short of it: Shanting in January averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 10 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -5° · rain 10 mm · daylight 10 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

January in Shanting brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -5°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Shanting: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 10 h 2 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Shanting runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Chengtangcun, 24 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Shanting, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 2 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChengtangcunShandong24 km W5°-5°10 mm
ZaozhuangShandong25 km SSE5°-4°15 mm
TaozhuangShandong27 km SSW5°-4°10 mm
XiazhenShandong44 km SW5°-4°11 mm
PingyiShandong50 km NNE4°-5°8.0 mm
FeichengShandong51 km ENE5°-5°9.0 mm
YangtunJiangsu57 km WSW5°-3°10 mm
ZouchengShandong58 km NW5°-5°12 mm

The Almanac · Shanting Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Shanting: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Shanting by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-5°10 mm9 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
February8°-2°12 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
March14°3°19 mm12 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April21°9°27 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°48 mm10 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June30°20°102 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦
July31°22°196 mm10 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦
August30°22°155 mm9 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
September26°16°69 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October21°10°18 mm8 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°3°28 mm8 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-3°14 mm8 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shanting in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shanting in January?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Shanting: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is January a good time to visit Shanting?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Shanting in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 10 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 48 min in December to 14 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Shanting in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Shanting in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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