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Sober Weather in January

Sober in January

The short of it: Sober in January averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 4° · rain 216 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sober an average January high of 12°, a low of 4° and some 216 mm of rain. Sober's coldest stretch of the year, 12° by day and 4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 216 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 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Sober runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Pantón, 6 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Sober, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 31 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PantónGalicia6 km N12°4°213 mm
Monforte de LemosGalicia9 km NE13°4°213 mm
ColesGalicia22 km WSW11°3°201 mm
Pereiro de AguiarGalicia22 km SW12°4°205 mm
MacedaGalicia22 km SSW10°2°224 mm
ChantadaGalicia22 km NW10°3°207 mm
QuirogaGalicia26 km E12°4°196 mm
OurenseGalicia27 km WSW12°4°191 mm

The Almanac · Sober 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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Sober's coldest stretch of the year, 12° by day and 4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Sober by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°4°216 mm7 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
February14°4°156 mm7 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March17°5°174 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April18°7°135 mm9 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
May21°9°107 mm8 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
June25°12°59 mm8 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July27°14°30 mm8 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°14°44 mm8 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°13°91 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October21°10°232 mm6 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November15°7°249 mm6 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
December13°5°247 mm7 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sober in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sober in January?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. Sober's coldest stretch of the year, 12° by day and 4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Sober?

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

How long are the days in Sober 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 Sober in January?

Hardly — January nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sober in January?

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

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