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Simikoṭ Weather in January

Simikoṭ in January

The short of it: Simikoṭ in January averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -4° · rain 58 mm · daylight 10 h 25 min

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

January in Simikoṭ brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -4°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Simikoṭ: highs scarcely reach 7°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 10 h 25 min in mid-January.

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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Simikoṭ runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Chhibro, 5 km to the SSE, is 2° warmer by day.

January in Simikoṭ, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 36 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 25 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChhibroKarnali Pradesh5 km SSE10°-1°49 mm
KhārpūKarnali Pradesh34 km ENE-8°-19°50 mm
BurangTibet72 km WNW1°-13°75 mm
JumlaKarnali Pradesh85 km SSE12°1°44 mm
DipayalSudurpashchim Pradesh116 km SW19°9°46 mm
DarchenTibet118 km NNW-3°-18°41 mm
DārchulāSudurpashchim Pradesh123 km W13°3°74 mm
DailekhKarnali Pradesh126 km S17°6°40 mm

The Almanac · Simikoṭ 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 Simikoṭ: highs scarcely reach 7°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Simikoṭ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-4°58 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
February10°-3°52 mm7 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦
March14°1°52 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
April19°4°32 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°6°26 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°9°30 mm9 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July20°10°188 mm7 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
August19°10°189 mm6 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September19°8°86 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October17°4°30 mm7 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°0°12 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
December9°-3°22 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simikoṭ in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simikoṭ in January?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Simikoṭ: highs scarcely reach 7°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is January a good time to visit Simikoṭ?

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

How long are the days in Simikoṭ in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 10 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Simikoṭ in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Simikoṭ in January?

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

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