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Erwitte Weather in January

Erwitte in January

The short of it: Erwitte in January averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 74 mm · daylight 8 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Erwitte an average January high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 74 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Erwitte: highs scarcely reach 6°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 18 min in mid-January, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Erwitte runs about middling and about as wet in January. Lippstadt, 7 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Erwitte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 18 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LippstadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia7 km N6°0°70 mm
SoestNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km WSW5°0°75 mm
BeckumNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NW6°0°67 mm
Rheda-WiedenbrückNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km N6°0°71 mm
MeschedeNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km S4°-2°112 mm
WerlNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km WSW6°0°74 mm
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km SW5°-1°102 mm
PaderbornNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km ENE5°0°89 mm

The Almanac · Erwitte 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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The dead of winter in Erwitte: highs scarcely reach 6°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Erwitte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°74 mm14 km/h8 h 18 min✦
February7°-1°62 mm14 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March10°2°66 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°4°43 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°62 mm11 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°67 mm10 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°93 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°12°88 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September19°9°72 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October15°6°70 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
November10°3°73 mm12 km/h8 h 45 min✦
December6°1°72 mm13 km/h7 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erwitte in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erwitte in January?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Erwitte: highs scarcely reach 6°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Erwitte?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Erwitte in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Erwitte in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Erwitte in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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