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Junín Weather in January

Junín in January

The short of it: Junín in January averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 2° · rain 136 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Junín an average January high of 14°, a low of 2° and some 136 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Junín runs about middling and wetter than most in January. San Pedro de Cajas, 18 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Junín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Pedro de CajasJunin18 km SE14°2°123 mm
OndoresJunin19 km WNW13°1°133 mm
CarhuamayoJunin27 km N13°1°148 mm
OchongaJunin31 km SE15°4°102 mm
Santa Barbara de CarhuacayanJunin32 km W12°1°130 mm
San Juan de La LibertadJunin34 km ESE16°5°102 mm
CalcaJunin35 km ESE16°5°95 mm
PicoyJunin38 km ESE17°5°93 mm

The Almanac · Junín 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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Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Junín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°2°136 mm12 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
February13°2°148 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
March13°2°146 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April14°0°70 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
May14°-1°39 mm11 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June14°-3°16 mm13 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July14°-4°15 mm13 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August14°-3°29 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September13°-1°54 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October14°0°90 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
November14°0°84 mm13 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December14°1°134 mm12 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Junín in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Junín in January?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Junín?

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

How long are the days in Junín in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Junín in January?

Hardly — January nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Junín in January?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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