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Kapfenberg Weather in January

Kapfenberg in January

The short of it: Kapfenberg in January averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -5° · rain 43 mm · daylight 8 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Kapfenberg an average January high of 3°, a low of -5° and some 43 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Kapfenberg: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 51 min in mid-January, 23 minutes more than a month before.

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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Kapfenberg runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Hafendorf, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Kapfenberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HafendorfStyria2 km NE3°-5°43 mm
DeuchendorfStyria3 km NE3°-5°47 mm
Bruck an der MurStyria5 km SSW3°-5°42 mm
LeobenStyria17 km WSW3°-6°42 mm
TrofaiachStyria22 km W2°-6°48 mm
MürzzuschlagStyria34 km ENE2°-5°56 mm
GratkornStyria35 km S4°-4°26 mm
KirchenviertelStyria35 km S4°-4°26 mm
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The Almanac · Kapfenberg 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 Kapfenberg: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kapfenberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°43 mm8 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦✦
February5°-4°40 mm8 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
March9°0°61 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April15°4°57 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May19°8°106 mm9 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June22°12°116 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July24°13°133 mm8 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August24°13°126 mm7 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September18°9°103 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°5°81 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November8°1°56 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
December3°-3°50 mm7 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kapfenberg in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kapfenberg in January?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Kapfenberg: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Kapfenberg?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Kapfenberg in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 28 min in December to 15 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Kapfenberg in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Kapfenberg in January?

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

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