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Astorga Weather in January

Astorga in January

The short of it: Astorga in January averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 92 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Astorga an average January high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 92 mm of rain. Astorga's coldest stretch of the year, 8° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 23 min in mid-January, 19 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Astorga runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. San Justo de la Vega, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Astorga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 23 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Justo de la VegaCastille and León3 km E8°0°86 mm
Villarejo de ÓrbigoCastille and León13 km E8°0°78 mm
BenavidesCastille and León14 km ENE8°0°83 mm
Santa Marina del ReyCastille and León17 km ENE8°0°78 mm
Soto de la VegaCastille and León20 km SE9°0°75 mm
Bustillo del PáramoCastille and León22 km E8°0°72 mm
La BañezaCastille and León22 km SE9°0°75 mm
Carrizo de la RiberaCastille and León23 km NE8°0°79 mm

The Almanac · Astorga 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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Astorga's coldest stretch of the year, 8° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Astorga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°92 mm9 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February10°0°71 mm11 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March14°2°78 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April16°4°73 mm13 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
May20°7°63 mm11 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June25°12°40 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°14°24 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°34 mm10 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°10°50 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°118 mm10 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November11°3°115 mm10 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
December9°1°115 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Astorga in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Astorga in January?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Astorga's coldest stretch of the year, 8° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Astorga?

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

How long are the days in Astorga in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 5 min in December to 15 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Astorga in January?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Astorga in January?

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

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