Ravensthorpe Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Ravensthorpe

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
28 mm
Avg Humidity
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56%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Ravensthorpe January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe, with average highs near 31.1°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 28 mm of rainfall and 56% relative humidity across the period.

Ravensthorpe January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Ravensthorpe was 2025 — when the month averaged 25.7°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 20°C. Typical January days reach 31.1°C with nights near 14.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.5°C→23.3°C+0.8°C
Max Temp31.0°C→31.8°C+0.8°C
Min Temp13.9°C→14.8°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C3 yr (7%)
21.5°C–23.0°C23 yr (51%)
23.0°C–24.5°C17 yr (38%)
24.5°C–26.0°C2 yr (4%)

Ravensthorpe January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Ravensthorpe, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2000 with 151 mm, while the driest was 1998 at 0 mm.

Ravensthorpe January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ravensthorpe during January averages 56%. The most humid January was 2006 at 68%, and the least humid was 1997 at 48%.

Ravensthorpe January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 7.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ravensthorpe. The sunniest January was 1993 at 8.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2006 at 6.3.

Ravensthorpe January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ravensthorpe during January is 4.1 m/s. The windiest January was 1997 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 3.7 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Ravensthorpe

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Ravensthorpe

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Ravensthorpe Weather by Month

Ravensthorpe January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.5°C22.8°C22.1°C23.2°C23.3°C+0.8°C
Avg High31.0°C31.4°C30.1°C31.6°C31.8°C+0.8°C
Avg Low13.9°C14.2°C14.1°C14.7°C14.8°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain17 mm24 mm55 mm25 mm7 mm-10 mm

Extreme January Records in Ravensthorpe

🔥Warmest January45.9°C2010
🧊Coldest January8.0°C1990
🌧️Wettest January151 mm2000
🏜️Driest January0 mm1998
🌬️Windiest January4.6 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Ravensthorpe have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 8°C (1990) to a record high of 45.9°C (2010).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 28 mm, with a wettest year of 151 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ravensthorpe?

One of the best times to visit Ravensthorpe

January is one of the best times to visit Ravensthorpe. Expect days averaging 31.1°C and nights around 14.3°C (mean 22.7°C) — warmer than Ravensthorpe's yearly average — with low rainfall (28 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Ravensthorpe'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 →

Ravensthorpe Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe, with average highs near 31.1°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 28 mm of rainfall and 56% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 28 mm of rainfall in Ravensthorpe, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 151 mm (2000), and the driest just 0 mm (1998). Humidity sits around 56% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.5 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 31°C to 31.8°C and overnight lows from 13.9°C to 14.8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Ravensthorpe, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥34.7°C25.7°C16.6°C44.8°C11.2°C3 mm50%4.3 m/s7.5
202431.6°C23.3°C15.1°C42.1°C10.4°C17 mm59%4.3 m/s7
202330.8°C22.2°C13.6°C40.6°C9.9°C5 mm55%4.3 m/s7.7
202231.1°C22.8°C14.6°C39.4°C12.7°C5 mm57%4.4 m/s7.8
202130.8°C22.5°C14.2°C41.2°C11.0°C4 mm54%4.5 m/s7.8
202031.7°C23.2°C14.7°C45.8°C10.8°C10 mm57%4.1 m/s7.5
201932.5°C23.3°C14.1°C44.4°C10.9°C6 mm55%4 m/s8.1
201830.7°C22.6°C14.5°C39.8°C10.0°C16 mm58%4.3 m/s7.2
201732.3°C23.0°C13.6°C43.5°C9.2°C22 mm51%4 m/s8.1
201630.3°C22.8°C15.2°C37.5°C11.4°C78 mm60%3.9 m/s6.7
201531.6°C23.1°C14.5°C42.7°C10.6°C5 mm54%4.2 m/s8
201432.6°C23.8°C15.0°C44.2°C10.1°C7 mm54%4.3 m/s7.7
201332.3°C24.1°C16.0°C45.4°C9.4°C24 mm54%3.9 m/s7.3
201230.0°C22.5°C15.0°C40.4°C11.0°C21 mm60%4.1 m/s7.3
201131.9°C23.4°C15.0°C44.0°C11.1°C52 mm59%4.1 m/s7.4
201032.1°C23.2°C14.3°C45.9°C11.3°C15 mm56%4.3 m/s7.9
200930.9°C23.0°C15.1°C44.5°C11.3°C49 mm63%3.9 m/s7.3
200830.8°C22.7°C14.6°C42.9°C11.3°C15 mm58%4.4 m/s7.2
200729.3°C21.5°C13.7°C40.8°C8.3°C132 mm62%4.1 m/s7.3
2006 ❄️26.8°C20.0°C13.2°C36.2°C8.5°C107 mm68%3.9 m/s6.3
200531.2°C22.3°C13.4°C40.9°C9.4°C2 mm53%4.1 m/s8.1
200429.3°C21.8°C14.3°C40.6°C10.5°C44 mm64%4.4 m/s7.2
200331.5°C22.8°C14.2°C44.0°C9.2°C3 mm50%4.3 m/s7.7
200230.5°C21.8°C13.1°C40.3°C9.1°C9 mm56%3.9 m/s7.3
200132.6°C24.2°C15.7°C43.8°C10.5°C41 mm59%3.9 m/s6.7
2000 🌧️28.1°C21.1°C14.0°C38.0°C10.2°C151 mm65%4 m/s7
199928.9°C21.6°C14.3°C38.1°C8.7°C115 mm67%4.3 m/s6.8
199833.0°C23.9°C14.8°C44.3°C10.7°C0 mm52%4.2 m/s8.3
199732.7°C23.9°C15.0°C45.8°C11.1°C3 mm48%4.6 m/s7.9
199630.2°C21.7°C13.1°C40.3°C9.3°C2 mm57%4.3 m/s8
199531.2°C23.1°C15.0°C41.7°C11.8°C26 mm59%4.4 m/s7
199431.3°C22.2°C13.1°C43.7°C9.0°C1 mm53%4.3 m/s8.2
199334.5°C24.5°C14.5°C45.4°C9.8°C3 mm54%3.7 m/s8.4
199231.2°C22.6°C14.0°C39.5°C10.5°C3 mm56%4 m/s7.8
199131.4°C23.0°C14.5°C44.1°C10.6°C7 mm54%4 m/s7.7
199029.8°C21.7°C13.6°C42.1°C8.0°C82 mm56%4.2 m/s7
198929.6°C21.8°C14.0°C40.3°C8.1°C15 mm51%4.3 m/s7.2
198830.8°C22.2°C13.6°C43.0°C8.2°C16 mm54%3.8 m/s7.7
198730.5°C21.8°C13.1°C39.9°C9.6°C7 mm55%4 m/s7.4
198633.3°C24.1°C14.9°C42.9°C9.8°C5 mm50%4.3 m/s7.9
198531.9°C22.9°C14.0°C44.8°C10.2°C5 mm53%4.2 m/s8.1
198431.4°C22.6°C13.8°C42.0°C10.4°C3 mm52%3.9 m/s7.9
198332.2°C23.4°C14.6°C43.6°C9.1°C17 mm52%4 m/s—
198230.2°C22.0°C13.8°C40.1°C9.2°C54 mm56%3.9 m/s—
198129.5°C21.4°C13.2°C40.8°C8.8°C30 mm57%4.1 m/s—

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

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Ravensthorpe January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ravensthorpe in January?▼

The average high in January is around 31.1°C with lows near 14.3°C (mean 22.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ravensthorpe in January?▼

January averages 28 mm of rainfall in Ravensthorpe, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 151 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest January on record in Ravensthorpe?▼

The hottest January reached 45.9°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to 8°C in 1990.

Has January in Ravensthorpe 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 31°C to 31.8°C and overnight lows from 13.9°C to 14.8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Ravensthorpe?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 31.1°C daytime highs and 14.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Ravensthorpe?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Ravensthorpe, averaging 22.7°C.

What should I pack for Ravensthorpe in January?▼

For January in Ravensthorpe, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.1°C and lows of 14.3°C.

Is Ravensthorpe humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 56% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ravensthorpe in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 4.1 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.6 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Ravensthorpe?▼

The wettest January on record was 2000 with 151 mm. On average, January sees 28 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 Ravensthorpe 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.