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Ries Weather in January

Ries in January

The short of it: Ries in January averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 8 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 23 mm · daylight 8 h 54 min

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

January in Ries brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -4°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Ries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 54 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 April and March.

Against its neighbours, Ries runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Mariatrost, 2 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Ries, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 17 mm less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 54 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MariatrostStyria2 km NW3°-4°26 mm
WaltendorfStyria2 km SW3°-4°23 mm
Sankt LeonhardStyria3 km SW4°-4°22 mm
GeidorfStyria3 km W4°-4°24 mm
GrazStyria4 km WSW4°-4°22 mm
Sankt PeterStyria4 km SSW3°-4°23 mm
JakominiStyria4 km SW4°-4°22 mm
Hart bei GrazStyria5 km SSE3°-4°25 mm

The Almanac · Ries Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Ries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ries by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°23 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February7°-3°28 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March11°1°41 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°46 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°98 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June25°13°113 mm7 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July26°15°124 mm7 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
August26°15°126 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September20°10°102 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°6°71 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
December4°-3°40 mm5 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ries in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ries in January?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Ries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Ries?

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

How long are the days in Ries in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 31 min in December to 15 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Ries in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Ries in January?

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

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