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Hemer Weather in January

Hemer in January

The short of it: Hemer in January averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 102 mm · daylight 8 h 20 min

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

January in Hemer brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 102 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Hemer: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 20 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 May and July.

Against its neighbours, Hemer runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Iserlohn, 5 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Hemer, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 20 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia5 km WSW5°0°100 mm
UnnaNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km NNW6°0°82 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km W5°0°101 mm
LüdenscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km SSW4°-1°134 mm
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia22 km E5°-1°102 mm
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km NW6°0°78 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km WNW6°0°93 mm
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NNW6°0°73 mm

The Almanac · Hemer 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 Hemer: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hemer by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°102 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦
February6°-1°81 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦
March9°1°73 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦
April14°4°54 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May18°8°70 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°76 mm12 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
July23°13°109 mm11 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
August22°12°98 mm11 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September18°9°79 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October14°6°78 mm13 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November9°3°89 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦
December6°1°103 mm14 km/h7 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hemer in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hemer in January?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Hemer: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Hemer?

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

How long are the days in Hemer in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 52 min in December to 16 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Hemer in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Hemer in January?

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

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