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Markranstädt Weather in January

Markranstädt in January

The short of it: Markranstädt in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 33 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & June

January in Markranstädt brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Markranstädt's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Markranstädt runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Schkeuditz, 11 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Markranstädt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchkeuditzSaxony11 km N4°-1°33 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony11 km ESE4°-1°36 mm
LeipzigSaxony11 km ENE4°-1°36 mm
GohlisSaxony12 km NE4°-1°36 mm
MerseburgSaxony-Anhalt17 km WNW4°-1°31 mm
TauchaSaxony20 km ENE4°-2°42 mm
WeißenfelsSaxony-Anhalt21 km WSW4°-1°32 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt26 km NW4°-1°34 mm

The Almanac · Markranstädt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Markranstädt's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Markranstädt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°33 mm15 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°29 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°36 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°27 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°44 mm12 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm11 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°55 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°49 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°38 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°40 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦
December5°0°36 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markranstädt in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markranstädt in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Markranstädt's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Markranstädt?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and June.

How long are the days in Markranstädt in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Markranstädt in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Markranstädt in January?

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

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