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Kale Weather in January

Kale in January

The short of it: Kale in January averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -9° · rain 62 mm · daylight 9 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kale an average January high of -2°, a low of -9° and some 62 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Kale: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 43 min in mid-January, 16 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Kale runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Hekimhan, 25 km to the SSW, is 5° warmer by day.

January in Kale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HekimhanMalatya25 km SSW3°-5°59 mm
KuluncakMalatya34 km WSW0°-7°55 mm
ArguvanMalatya37 km SE4°-3°65 mm
DivriğiSivas39 km NNE3°-4°70 mm
ArapgirMalatya43 km E2°-4°92 mm
KemaliyeErzincan50 km ENE1°-4°86 mm
YazıhanMalatya51 km SSE6°-2°56 mm
KangalSivas57 km WNW-1°-9°48 mm
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The Almanac · Kale 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 Kale: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°62 mm8 km/h9 h 43 min✦
February-1°-7°46 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦
March6°-2°64 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April13°2°62 mm10 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
May18°6°71 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
June24°10°28 mm9 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°13°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°6.0 mm9 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September25°9°13 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°35 mm7 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°-1°48 mm7 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
December1°-5°55 mm7 km/h9 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kale in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kale in January?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Kale: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Kale?

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

How long are the days in Kale in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 26 min in December to 14 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Kale in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Kale in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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