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Selim Weather in January

Selim in January

The short of it: Selim in January averages a high of -4 °C (26 °F) and a low of -14 °C (6 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 9 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -14° · rain 23 mm · daylight 9 h 35 min

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

January in Selim brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -14°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Selim: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 35 min in mid-January, 17 minutes more than a month before.

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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Selim runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Selim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cumhuriyet MahallesiKars Province1 km N-4°-15°23 mm
Çarşı MahallesiKars Province1 km ENE-4°-15°22 mm
BenliahmetKars Province11 km ENE-4°-15°22 mm
KoyunyurduKars Province12 km ESE-4°-15°23 mm
AkçakaleKars Province15 km NW-3°-14°27 mm
Büyük OlukluKars Province19 km SSE-4°-14°26 mm
SarıkamışKars Province22 km SW-3°-13°32 mm
KarsKars Province30 km ENE-4°-15°21 mm

The Almanac · Selim 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 Selim: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°23 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
February-2°-13°23 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March4°-7°30 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April12°0°53 mm8 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May18°4°76 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
June22°7°57 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July26°10°44 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°10°32 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°5°24 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°1°39 mm6 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-4°25 mm6 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December0°-9°24 mm6 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selim in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selim in January?

Days average -4 °C (26 °F) and nights -14 °C (6 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Selim: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Selim?

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

How long are the days in Selim in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 18 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Selim in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Selim in January?

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

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