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Mēga Weather in January

Mēga in January

The short of it: Mēga in January averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 25 mm · daylight 11 h 55 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Mēga an average January high of 28°, a low of 14° and some 25 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 55 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Mēga runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Sololo, 66 km to the SE, is 5° warmer by day.

January in Mēga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sololo0366 km SE33°21°15 mm
YabēloOromiya96 km NNW28°13°35 mm
MoyaleMarsabit County102 km SE32°20°18 mm
ButeWajir County146 km ESE33°21°7.0 mm
North HorrMarsabit County159 km WSW36°23°14 mm
KonsoSouth Ethiopia Regional State161 km NW33°17°17 mm
Hagere MaryamOromiya176 km N30°11°16 mm
NegēlēOromiya200 km NE30°13°14 mm

The Almanac · Mēga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Mēga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°25 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°20 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°15°61 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
April25°15°160 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
May24°14°72 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
June24°13°13 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°13°10 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°13°11 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°14°14 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°14°94 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
November25°14°66 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
December26°13°33 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mēga in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mēga in January?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Mēga?

The Almanac gives January 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Mēga in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 55 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mēga in January?

Hardly — January nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mēga in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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