Normal weather for Kanazawa in January
It's cold in January in Kanazawa with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 4°C.
In January, there is an average of 235 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 37 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Kanazawa. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Kanazawa in January |
London | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
7°C | 8°C | |
High Temp |
9°C | 9°C | |
Low Temp |
7°C | 6°C | |
Total Precipitation |
235 mm | 58 mm | |
Rainy Days |
26 days | 9 days | |
Total Snowfall |
37 cm | 0,8 cm | |
Snowy Days |
15 days | 1 day |
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Kanazawa with cold temperatures, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 8°C, with nights close to 2°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kanazawa will be around 8°C, with nights close to 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Temperature records
With 17°C, Kanazawa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Kanazawa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Kanazawa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Kanazawa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Kanazawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 26 days of rain in Kanazawa.
Daily Snowfall in January in Kanazawa
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Kanazawa, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Kanazawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kanazawa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Kanazawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Kanazawa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Kanazawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Kanazawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Kanazawa per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Kanazawa, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Kanazawa
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Average Weather in Kanazawa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kanazawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.