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Tholey Weather in January

Tholey in January

The short of it: Tholey in January averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 98 mm · daylight 8 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tholey an average January high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 98 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Tholey: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 36 min in mid-January, 25 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Tholey runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Sankt Wendel, 10 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

January in Tholey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 27 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 36 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sankt WendelSaarland10 km ESE4°-1°91 mm
EppelbornSaarland11 km SSW4°-1°95 mm
LebachSaarland12 km SW4°-1°97 mm
IllingenSaarland12 km S4°-1°93 mm
WadernSaarland13 km WNW4°-1°97 mm
OttweilerSaarland13 km SE4°-1°92 mm
SchmelzSaarland15 km WSW4°-1°100 mm
SchiffweilerSaarland15 km SSE4°-1°90 mm

The Almanac · Tholey 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 Tholey: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tholey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°98 mm15 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February5°-1°84 mm14 km/h10 h 3 min✦
March9°1°80 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April14°4°57 mm13 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°7°75 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
June22°11°70 mm11 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°80 mm11 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August23°12°65 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September18°8°71 mm11 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October13°6°93 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November8°2°94 mm13 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December4°0°125 mm15 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tholey in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tholey in January?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Tholey: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Tholey?

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

How long are the days in Tholey in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Tholey in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Tholey in January?

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

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