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Selb Weather in January

Selb in January

The short of it: Selb in January averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 61 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Selb an average January high of 1°, a low of -4° and some 61 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Selb: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-January, 26 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Selb runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Aš, 7 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Selb, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AšCarlsbad Region7 km NE1°-4°66 mm
Schwarzenbach an der SaaleBavaria15 km WNW1°-4°66 mm
MarktredwitzBavaria19 km S1°-4°60 mm
ChebCarlsbad Region20 km ESE1°-4°42 mm
HofBavaria22 km NW1°-4°69 mm
MünchbergBavaria24 km W1°-4°90 mm
OelsnitzSaxony27 km N2°-3°49 mm
SokolovCarlsbad Region36 km E2°-3°39 mm

The Almanac · Selb 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 Selb: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selb by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°61 mm15 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February3°-4°49 mm14 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March7°-1°53 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April13°2°38 mm12 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°56 mm12 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°72 mm11 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦
July22°11°92 mm11 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
August22°10°72 mm11 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
September17°7°62 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°62 mm12 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November5°0°56 mm13 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December2°-3°69 mm14 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selb in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selb in January?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Selb: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Selb?

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

How long are the days in Selb in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Selb in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Selb in January?

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

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