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Backa Weather in January

Backa in January

The short of it: Backa in January averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 4 h 57 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 -4° · low -12° · rain 43 mm · daylight 4 h 57 min

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

January in Backa brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -12°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Backa: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -12°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 57 min in mid-January, 77 minutes more than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Backa runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Stensjön, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Backa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 57 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StensjönVästerbotten2 km E-4°-12°42 mm
ByskeVästerbotten7 km ESE-4°-11°42 mm
OstvikVästerbotten11 km S-4°-11°42 mm
TällbergVästerbotten13 km W-4°-12°44 mm
SvartåVästerbotten15 km WNW-4°-12°44 mm
KågeVästerbotten17 km SSW-4°-11°42 mm
ErsmarkVästerbotten17 km SSW-4°-11°42 mm
NylandVästerbotten23 km SW-4°-11°43 mm

The Almanac · Backa 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 Backa: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -12°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Backa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°43 mm13 km/h4 h 57 min✦✦
February-4°-13°29 mm13 km/h8 h 15 min✦✦
March1°-9°32 mm14 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April6°-3°30 mm12 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
May12°3°41 mm14 km/h18 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June18°8°60 mm13 km/h21 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
July21°11°72 mm12 km/h20 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°9°67 mm12 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September13°4°47 mm13 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
October6°-1°55 mm13 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦
November0°-6°54 mm12 km/h6 h 0 min✦
December-2°-9°51 mm12 km/h3 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Backa in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Backa in January?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Backa: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -12°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Backa?

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

How long are the days in Backa in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 4 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 40 min in December to 21 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Backa in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Backa in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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