Moe Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Moe

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
64 mm
Avg Humidity
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61%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Moe January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Moe, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 12.5°C (mean 19.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

Moe January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Moe. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Moe was 2019 — when the month averaged 23.2°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 15.6°C. Typical January days reach 26.7°C with nights near 12.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.1°C→20.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp26.4°C→27.0°C+0.6°C
Min Temp11.8°C→13.5°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–17.3°C4 yr (9%)
17.3°C–19.5°C12 yr (27%)
19.5°C–21.8°C24 yr (53%)
21.8°C–24.0°C5 yr (11%)

Moe January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Moe, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1991 with 132 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 8 mm.

Moe January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Moe during January averages 61%. The most humid January was 2024 at 72%, and the least humid was 2009 at 50%.

Moe January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Moe. The sunniest January was 2009 at 7.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2002 and 2016 at 6.

Moe January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Moe during January is 0 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 2012, 2017 and 2020, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Moe

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How January Ranks in Moe

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Moe Weather by Month

Moe January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.7°C18.9°C19.8°C20.6°C20.2°C+1.5°C
Avg High25.8°C25.7°C27.1°C28.0°C27.0°C+1.2°C
Avg Low11.5°C12.2°C12.5°C13.1°C13.3°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain64 mm70 mm55 mm54 mm86 mm+22 mm

Extreme January Records in Moe

🔥Warmest January43.4°C1982
🧊Coldest January4.0°C1994
🌧️Wettest January132 mm1991
🏜️Driest January8 mm1990
🌬️Windiest January0.1 m/s1983

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Moe have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 4°C (1994) to a record high of 43.4°C (1982).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm, with a wettest year of 132 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Moe?

One of the best times to visit Moe

January is one of the best times to visit Moe. Expect days averaging 26.7°C and nights around 12.5°C (mean 19.6°C) — warmer than Moe's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (64 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Moe'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 →

Moe Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Moe, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 12.5°C (mean 19.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 64 mm of rainfall in Moe, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 132 mm (1991), and the driest just 8 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 61% and average wind speed is 0 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.7 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.4°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 13.5°C over the same span.
January Weather in Moe, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C20.4°C13.0°C37.1°C8.8°C64 mm60%0 m/s7
202425.6°C19.5°C13.4°C31.1°C9.6°C111 mm72%0 m/s6.1
202327.8°C20.6°C13.4°C34.9°C7.9°C24 mm62%0 m/s6.6
202228.2°C21.8°C15.3°C36.3°C11.7°C114 mm67%0 m/s6.3
202125.5°C19.0°C12.4°C37.8°C5.8°C97 mm63%0 m/s6.7
202026.8°C19.6°C12.3°C40.5°C8.5°C104 mm63%0.1 m/s6.2
2019 🔥31.9°C23.2°C14.5°C42.3°C7.7°C21 mm52%0 m/s7.3
201829.0°C21.5°C14.0°C39.0°C9.1°C47 mm58%0 m/s6.9
201728.2°C20.5°C12.8°C36.1°C7.5°C35 mm57%0.1 m/s7
201626.9°C20.3°C13.6°C39.9°C7.2°C117 mm65%0 m/s6
201525.8°C19.1°C12.4°C36.1°C7.0°C72 mm64%0 m/s6.1
201428.6°C21.0°C13.3°C41.4°C7.0°C40 mm53%0 m/s7.2
201328.4°C20.1°C11.7°C37.8°C6.8°C19 mm52%0 m/s7.1
201226.4°C19.7°C13.1°C35.7°C8.1°C68 mm62%0.1 m/s6.8
201126.9°C20.4°C13.9°C37.1°C6.4°C73 mm66%0.1 m/s6.2
201028.3°C20.2°C12.1°C40.7°C7.5°C52 mm56%0 m/s7.1
200929.1°C20.7°C12.3°C42.4°C5.0°C14 mm50%0.1 m/s7.8
200828.1°C20.6°C13.1°C37.2°C8.0°C57 mm60%0.1 m/s7.2
200727.3°C20.5°C13.6°C38.3°C7.7°C45 mm60%0 m/s6.6
200628.7°C21.1°C13.6°C40.0°C7.3°C68 mm61%0 m/s6.8
200526.0°C19.1°C12.3°C34.1°C6.8°C63 mm63%0.1 m/s6.8
200425.4°C18.0°C10.7°C34.0°C6.3°C78 mm60%0.1 m/s6.7
200328.3°C20.1°C12.0°C40.6°C8.4°C27 mm51%0 m/s7
200225.1°C18.4°C11.7°C35.3°C7.5°C68 mm64%0 m/s6
200129.8°C22.2°C14.6°C40.1°C8.9°C49 mm56%0 m/s6.3
200023.5°C17.3°C11.1°C31.8°C5.5°C85 mm67%0.1 m/s6.4
199927.4°C20.8°C14.1°C37.4°C8.6°C48 mm69%0 m/s6.4
199827.9°C20.4°C13.0°C37.6°C8.8°C75 mm61%0 m/s6.7
199727.5°C19.7°C11.9°C37.1°C6.8°C57 mm58%0 m/s7.1
199624.6°C18.1°C11.6°C33.8°C8.2°C68 mm66%0 m/s6.4
199527.3°C20.4°C13.5°C36.5°C6.3°C92 mm64%0 m/s6.1
199423.6°C16.8°C10.0°C35.5°C4.0°C86 mm64%0.1 m/s6.7
199324.9°C18.6°C12.4°C33.8°C6.9°C92 mm72%0.1 m/s6.5
1992 ❄️21.0°C15.6°C10.1°C34.0°C6.6°C44 mm70%0.1 m/s6.5
1991 🌧️26.0°C19.5°C13.1°C37.0°C8.7°C132 mm65%0 m/s6.4
199027.1°C19.5°C11.8°C36.9°C4.9°C8 mm55%0.1 m/s6.9
198924.6°C17.8°C11.0°C34.9°C6.9°C67 mm65%0.1 m/s7
198829.6°C21.8°C14.0°C39.8°C7.6°C60 mm54%0.1 m/s7.1
198723.9°C17.0°C10.1°C34.2°C4.5°C53 mm61%0.1 m/s6.9
198621.9°C15.9°C9.9°C31.0°C6.6°C70 mm68%0.1 m/s6.8
198524.8°C17.8°C10.8°C38.0°C6.8°C38 mm57%0 m/s7.3
198423.6°C17.3°C11.1°C29.7°C5.6°C91 mm65%0 m/s6.2
198324.7°C17.3°C9.9°C38.0°C6.4°C56 mm55%0.1 m/s—
198228.4°C20.7°C13.0°C43.4°C7.1°C87 mm54%0 m/s—
198130.6°C22.3°C14.1°C40.3°C9.1°C57 mm56%0 m/s—

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

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Moe January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Moe in January?▼

The average high in January is around 26.7°C with lows near 12.5°C (mean 19.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Moe in January?▼

January averages 64 mm of rainfall in Moe, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 132 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest January on record in Moe?▼

The hottest January reached 43.4°C in 1982. The coldest dipped to 4°C in 1994.

Has January in Moe 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.4°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 13.5°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Moe?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Moe and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.7°C daytime highs and 12.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Moe?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Moe, averaging 19.6°C.

What should I pack for Moe in January?▼

For January in Moe, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.7°C and lows of 12.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Moe humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 61% — moderately humid.

How windy is Moe in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 0 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1983).

Which January had the most rainfall in Moe?▼

The wettest January on record was 1991 with 132 mm. On average, January sees 64 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 Moe 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.