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Wangqing Weather in January

Wangqing in January

The short of it: Wangqing in January averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-3 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -20° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wangqing an average January high of -8°, a low of -20° and some 3.0 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Wangqing: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-January, 19 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Wangqing runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Chang’an, 32 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

January in Wangqing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chang’anJilin32 km SSW-6°-18°4.0 mm
TumenJilin39 km S-6°-17°4.0 mm
Namyang-nodongjaguNorth Hamgyong40 km S-6°-17°3.0 mm
NamyangNorth Hamgyong41 km S-6°-17°3.0 mm
OnsŏngNorth Hamgyong44 km SSE-5°-17°4.0 mm
YanjiJilin52 km SSW-6°-19°4.0 mm
Sŏngnae-riNorth Hamgyong64 km SSE-4°-16°5.0 mm
LongjingJilin66 km SSW-6°-19°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Wangqing Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Wangqing: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wangqing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-20°3.0 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
February-3°-16°4.0 mm8 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March5°-8°11 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April14°1°23 mm10 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
May21°7°65 mm9 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°76 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July27°17°126 mm6 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°17°129 mm5 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°9°61 mm5 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October14°0°31 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°15 mm7 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
December-6°-17°4.0 mm7 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wangqing in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wangqing in January?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -20 °C (-3 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Wangqing: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Wangqing?

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

How long are the days in Wangqing in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Wangqing in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Wangqing in January?

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

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