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Sömek Weather in January

Sömek in January

The short of it: Sömek in January averages a high of 9 °C (47 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 112 mm · daylight 9 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sömek an average January high of 9°, a low of -1° and some 112 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Sömek: highs scarcely reach 9°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 55 min in mid-January.

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 June.

Against its neighbours, Sömek runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Esenpınar, 3 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Sömek, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 24 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EsenpınarMersin3 km E9°0°115 mm
TabureliMersin7 km N8°-1°106 mm
KayacıMersin12 km ENE10°1°117 mm
ÇirişMersin12 km ENE12°3°118 mm
ÜçtepeMersin14 km E13°4°118 mm
LimonluMersin14 km E15°6°113 mm
AyaşMersin15 km SE15°7°111 mm
KızkalesiMersin15 km SSE15°7°114 mm

The Almanac · Sömek 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 Sömek: highs scarcely reach 9°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sömek by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°-1°112 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦
February10°1°87 mm9 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March14°3°67 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April18°7°50 mm11 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May23°11°48 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°19 mm9 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°18°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August31°18°6.0 mm10 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September27°14°15 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°10°31 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°5°65 mm8 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December11°2°136 mm9 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sömek in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sömek in January?

Days average 9 °C (47 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Sömek: highs scarcely reach 9°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Sömek?

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

How long are the days in Sömek in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 40 min in December to 14 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Sömek in January?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Sömek in January?

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

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