Leeton Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Leeton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
26.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
38 mm
Avg Humidity
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39%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+9°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Leeton January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Leeton, with average highs near 34.4°C and lows around 18.5°C (mean 26.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 39% relative humidity across the period.

Leeton January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Leeton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Leeton was 2019 — when the month averaged 31.5°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 22.1°C. Typical January days reach 34.4°C with nights near 18.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.1°C→26.2°C+0.1°C
Max Temp34.3°C→33.5°C-0.8°C
Min Temp18.0°C→18.9°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–24.5°C5 yr (11%)
24.5°C–27.0°C22 yr (49%)
27.0°C–29.5°C14 yr (31%)
29.5°C–32.0°C4 yr (9%)

Leeton January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Leeton, averaging 38 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2022 with 177 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 2 mm.

Leeton January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Leeton during January averages 39%. The most humid January was 2022 at 59%, and the least humid was 2013 at 28%.

Leeton January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 7.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Leeton. The sunniest Januarys were 1986 and 2009 at 8.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2016 at 6.8.

Leeton January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Leeton during January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1982, 1989 and 2012 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Leeton

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Leeton

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Leeton Weather by Month

Leeton January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.6°C25.9°C26.9°C27.3°C26.4°C+0.8°C
Avg High33.8°C33.6°C35.1°C35.2°C33.9°C+0.1°C
Avg Low17.4°C18.3°C18.7°C19.3°C18.9°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain30 mm45 mm20 mm36 mm75 mm+46 mm

Extreme January Records in Leeton

🔥Warmest January47.5°C2019
🧊Coldest January9.1°C1992
🌧️Wettest January177 mm2022
🏜️Driest January2 mm2003
🌬️Windiest January3.7 m/s1982

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Leeton have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.1°C (1992) to a record high of 47.5°C (2019).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm, with a wettest year of 177 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Leeton?

A good time to visit Leeton

January is a good time to visit Leeton, with days averaging 34.4°C and nights around 18.5°C (mean 26.5°C, warmer than Leeton's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. March and November are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Leeton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Leeton Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Leeton, with average highs near 34.4°C and lows around 18.5°C (mean 26.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 39% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 38 mm of rainfall in Leeton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 177 mm (2022), and the driest just 2 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 39% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 18°C to 18.9°C while daytime highs eased from 34.3°C to 33.5°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
January Weather in Leeton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202535.6°C27.4°C19.3°C42.3°C14.1°C16 mm36%3.5 m/s7.8
202432.5°C25.6°C18.6°C39.9°C12.2°C102 mm56%3.2 m/s7.1
202334.1°C26.4°C18.8°C40.9°C12.1°C47 mm45%2.9 m/s7.5
2022 🌧️32.4°C26.1°C19.7°C39.1°C13.2°C177 mm59%2.9 m/s7
202132.9°C25.4°C17.9°C42.1°C11.6°C88 mm43%3.5 m/s7.7
202036.0°C27.5°C19.0°C47.3°C13.0°C22 mm35%3.3 m/s7.7
2019 🔥39.9°C31.5°C23.1°C47.5°C13.6°C16 mm31%3.1 m/s7.6
201836.5°C28.3°C20.1°C45.4°C11.1°C25 mm37%3.2 m/s7.7
201735.8°C27.5°C19.2°C43.8°C12.2°C18 mm38%3.3 m/s7.7
201632.9°C25.9°C18.9°C44.9°C13.2°C74 mm45%3.1 m/s6.8
201531.8°C24.9°C18.0°C41.2°C11.4°C77 mm51%3.3 m/s7.2
201435.3°C27.2°C19.0°C44.2°C10.6°C27 mm35%3.3 m/s8.1
201336.8°C28.0°C19.2°C46.3°C11.7°C10 mm28%3.3 m/s8.4
201232.9°C25.5°C18.2°C41.2°C9.5°C55 mm41%3.7 m/s7.6
201134.4°C26.5°C18.7°C41.0°C12.7°C53 mm50%3.2 m/s7.6
201035.7°C27.2°C18.7°C44.0°C10.5°C5 mm32%3.4 m/s8.5
200936.6°C27.7°C18.7°C43.8°C9.2°C13 mm29%3.2 m/s8.6
200834.8°C26.9°C19.0°C40.6°C15.0°C47 mm44%3.2 m/s7.8
200734.6°C26.9°C19.3°C43.4°C11.6°C17 mm35%3.6 m/s7.9
200637.9°C29.8°C21.7°C45.6°C15.4°C18 mm34%3.3 m/s7.9
200534.8°C26.8°C18.8°C43.7°C10.7°C16 mm35%3.5 m/s7.8
200433.5°C25.5°C17.5°C43.7°C11.1°C17 mm34%3.3 m/s8.3
200336.3°C27.3°C18.3°C43.8°C11.5°C2 mm29%3.6 m/s8.2
200233.8°C25.3°C16.9°C41.9°C11.4°C7 mm31%3.4 m/s8
200138.2°C29.8°C21.5°C46.1°C15.7°C36 mm31%3.4 m/s7.5
200030.3°C22.9°C15.4°C37.3°C9.9°C27 mm46%3.5 m/s8.1
199937.0°C29.4°C21.9°C43.6°C16.8°C52 mm39%3 m/s7.7
199834.0°C26.8°C19.6°C42.8°C14.4°C32 mm40%3.1 m/s7.2
199734.0°C26.2°C18.4°C39.5°C10.7°C35 mm37%3.5 m/s7.9
199632.2°C24.7°C17.2°C40.8°C10.5°C88 mm46%3 m/s7.7
199532.0°C25.0°C18.1°C38.3°C11.4°C110 mm51%3.3 m/s7.1
199433.1°C24.8°C16.4°C40.8°C10.0°C10 mm36%3.4 m/s8.2
199332.8°C25.3°C17.7°C39.4°C10.9°C40 mm55%2.8 m/s7.6
199231.0°C23.0°C15.0°C44.8°C9.1°C33 mm40%3.3 m/s8.2
199135.1°C27.3°C19.6°C42.1°C13.0°C27 mm37%3.4 m/s7.9
199035.0°C27.0°C18.9°C46.8°C10.4°C21 mm34%3.5 m/s7.7
198931.4°C23.4°C15.3°C37.3°C10.0°C15 mm44%3.7 m/s8.4
198836.8°C28.4°C20.1°C43.9°C12.3°C21 mm31%3.1 m/s8.3
198732.4°C24.5°C16.5°C41.3°C9.6°C4 mm30%3.1 m/s8
198632.2°C23.5°C14.7°C39.6°C11.0°C21 mm38%3.4 m/s8.6
198534.2°C25.5°C16.8°C43.2°C11.2°C9 mm28%3.5 m/s8.3
1984 ❄️29.3°C22.1°C15.0°C36.5°C9.3°C157 mm55%3.5 m/s7.3
198333.6°C25.0°C16.4°C42.5°C10.5°C7 mm28%3.5 m/s—
198235.7°C27.7°C19.7°C46.0°C11.3°C22 mm34%3.7 m/s—
198138.5°C30.4°C22.2°C43.2°C16.4°C12 mm30%3.3 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Leeton January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Leeton in January?▼

The average high in January is around 34.4°C with lows near 18.5°C (mean 26.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Leeton in January?▼

January averages 38 mm of rainfall in Leeton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 177 mm in 2022.

What was the hottest January on record in Leeton?▼

The hottest January reached 47.5°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 9.1°C in 1992.

Has January in Leeton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 18°C to 18.9°C while daytime highs eased from 34.3°C to 33.5°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a good time to visit Leeton?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Leeton and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.4°C daytime highs and 18.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Leeton?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Leeton, averaging 26.5°C.

What should I pack for Leeton in January?▼

For January in Leeton, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.4°C and lows of 18.5°C.

Is Leeton humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 39% — relatively dry.

How windy is Leeton in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1982).

Which January had the most rainfall in Leeton?▼

The wettest January on record was 2022 with 177 mm. On average, January sees 38 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Leeton behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.