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Schneeberg Weather in January

Schneeberg in January

The short of it: Schneeberg in January averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 52 mm · daylight 8 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Schneeberg an average January high of 2°, a low of -3° and some 52 mm of rain. Schneeberg's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 27 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 May and April.

Against its neighbours, Schneeberg runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Aue, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Schneeberg, 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–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 27 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AueSaxony5 km E2°-3°47 mm
SchwarzenbergSaxony12 km ESE1°-3°55 mm
ZwickauSaxony18 km NW3°-2°41 mm
AuerbachSaxony19 km WSW2°-3°56 mm
Hohenstein-ErnstthalSaxony23 km NNE2°-3°52 mm
Reichenbach/VogtlandSaxony24 km W2°-3°47 mm
WerdauSaxony24 km NW3°-2°42 mm
Annaberg-BuchholzSaxony26 km E1°-4°65 mm

The Almanac · Schneeberg 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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Schneeberg's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Schneeberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°52 mm17 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February3°-3°48 mm16 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March7°-1°58 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°4°38 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°64 mm13 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°73 mm12 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
July23°12°106 mm12 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
August23°12°84 mm12 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September18°8°75 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October13°5°65 mm14 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November7°2°60 mm15 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December3°-2°55 mm16 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schneeberg in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schneeberg in January?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Schneeberg's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Schneeberg?

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

How long are the days in Schneeberg in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 0 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Schneeberg in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Schneeberg in January?

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

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