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Genç Weather in January

Genç in January

The short of it: Genç in January averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -6° · rain 150 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & September

Thirty years of records give Genç an average January high of 2°, a low of -6° and some 150 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Genç: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 150 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 min in mid-January, 16 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 October and September.

Against its neighbours, Genç runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Güveçli, 11 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Genç, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 45 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GüveçliBingöl11 km NNW3°-6°151 mm
ÇeltiksuyuBingöl12 km N3°-6°142 mm
BingölBingöl16 km NNW2°-6°157 mm
EkinyoluBingöl18 km N3°-6°142 mm
GöltepesiBingöl24 km N0°-8°137 mm
AğaçeliBingöl29 km NNE2°-7°136 mm
YenibaşlarBingöl30 km NNE2°-7°136 mm
LiceDiyarbakır Province33 km SSE5°-3°124 mm

The Almanac · Genç 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 Genç: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 150 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Genç by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°150 mm5 km/h9 h 44 min✦
February4°-5°110 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March12°1°127 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April18°7°102 mm7 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May23°11°71 mm7 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June31°16°13 mm8 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July36°20°4.0 mm7 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
August36°20°3.0 mm7 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September30°14°12 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October22°9°44 mm5 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°3°73 mm5 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
December6°-2°105 mm4 km/h9 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Genç in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Genç in January?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Genç: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 150 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Genç?

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

How long are the days in Genç in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 28 min in December to 14 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Genç in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Genç in January?

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

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