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Alsfeld Weather in January

Alsfeld in January

The short of it: Alsfeld in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 25 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

January in Alsfeld brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Alsfeld's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 25 min in mid-January, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Alsfeld runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Stadtallendorf, 20 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Alsfeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 25 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StadtallendorfHesse20 km WNW4°-1°60 mm
SchwalmstadtHesse21 km N4°-1°52 mm
Bad HersfeldHesse34 km ENE4°-1°56 mm
Marburg an der LahnHesse36 km W4°-1°61 mm
FuldaHesse36 km SE3°-2°72 mm
NiddaHesse42 km SSW4°-1°69 mm
Bad WildungenHesse42 km NNW3°-2°66 mm
GießenHesse46 km WSW4°-1°49 mm

The Almanac · Alsfeld 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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Alsfeld's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Alsfeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°58 mm13 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February5°-2°48 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March9°1°49 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°3°46 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
May19°7°62 mm11 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°62 mm10 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July24°12°77 mm10 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
August24°12°60 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°60 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°61 mm11 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°2°58 mm11 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December4°0°67 mm12 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alsfeld in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alsfeld in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Alsfeld's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Alsfeld?

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

How long are the days in Alsfeld in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Alsfeld in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Alsfeld in January?

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

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