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Halver Weather in January

Halver in January

The short of it: Halver in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 136 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Halver an average January high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 136 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Halver: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-January, 27 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Halver runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Lüdenscheid, 10 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

January in Halver, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LüdenscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km ENE4°-1°134 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km N5°0°101 mm
RemscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km W5°0°118 mm
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km NE5°0°100 mm
WuppertalNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km WNW5°0°114 mm
SolingenNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km W5°0°109 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NNW6°0°93 mm
HattingenNorth Rhine-Westphalia32 km NW6°1°97 mm

The Almanac · Halver 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 Halver: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Halver by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°136 mm16 km/h8 h 22 min✦
February5°-1°102 mm16 km/h9 h 55 min✦
March8°1°98 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April13°4°65 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
May17°8°76 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
June20°10°85 mm12 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
July22°13°119 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
August21°12°99 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
September17°9°98 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October13°6°101 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
November8°3°112 mm14 km/h8 h 48 min✦
December4°0°136 mm15 km/h7 h 54 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Halver in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Halver in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Halver: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Halver?

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

How long are the days in Halver in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 54 min in December to 16 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Halver in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Halver in January?

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

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