Macetown Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Macetown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
135 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Macetown January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 16°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 10.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 135 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Macetown January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Macetown was 2018 — when the month averaged 15.6°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 7.8°C. Typical January days reach 16°C with nights near 5.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.6°C→12.2°C+2.6°C
Max Temp14.3°C→17.6°C+3.3°C
Min Temp4.8°C→6.8°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.3°C6 yr (13%)
9.3°C–11.5°C25 yr (56%)
11.5°C–13.8°C12 yr (27%)
13.8°C–16.0°C2 yr (4%)

Macetown January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is a relatively wet time of year in Macetown, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1985 with 306 mm, while the driest were 2022 and 2023 at 32 mm.

Macetown January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Macetown during January averages 78%. The most humid January was 1983 at 84%, and the least humid was 2023 at 71%.

Macetown January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Macetown. The sunniest January was 2025 at 7.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 4.8.

Macetown January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Macetown during January is 2.7 m/s. The windiest January was 2017 at 4 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Macetown

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Macetown

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Macetown Weather by Month

Macetown January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.5°C10.6°C10.8°C10.9°C12.2°C+1.7°C
Avg High15.3°C15.8°C15.9°C16.1°C17.5°C+2.2°C
Avg Low5.8°C5.5°C5.7°C5.7°C6.8°C+1°C
Avg Rain198 mm129 mm113 mm137 mm81 mm-117 mm

Extreme January Records in Macetown

🔥Warmest January27.3°C2006
🧊Coldest January-1.5°C1998
🌧️Wettest January306 mm1985
🏜️Driest January32 mm2022
🌬️Windiest January4 m/s2017

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Macetown have risen by about 2.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -1.5°C (1998) to a record high of 27.3°C (2006).

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Rainfall in January is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 135 mm, with a wettest year of 306 mm.

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

Is January a Good Time to Visit Macetown?

One of the best times to visit Macetown

January is one of the best times to visit Macetown. Expect days averaging 16°C and nights around 5.8°C (mean 10.9°C) — warmer than Macetown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (135 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Macetown'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 →

Macetown Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 16°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 10.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 135 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 135 mm of rainfall in Macetown, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 306 mm (1985), and the driest just 32 mm (2022). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6 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 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.3°C to 17.6°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 6.8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Macetown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.5°C12.1°C6.8°C22.2°C2.0°C53 mm73%1.8 m/s7.1
202416.7°C11.6°C6.4°C21.4°C-0.3°C145 mm77%2.6 m/s5.8
202320.2°C14.4°C8.6°C25.7°C4.2°C32 mm71%1.6 m/s7
202218.5°C12.9°C7.2°C23.1°C1.6°C32 mm74%1.9 m/s7
202115.1°C10.1°C5.1°C21.4°C0.2°C176 mm81%2.9 m/s5.6
202017.2°C11.9°C6.6°C23.1°C1.1°C47 mm75%2.5 m/s5.9
201917.2°C11.8°C6.4°C22.5°C0.7°C119 mm77%3.3 m/s5.5
2018 🔥20.9°C15.6°C10.2°C26.9°C3.0°C60 mm75%2.3 m/s5.7
201712.9°C8.2°C3.5°C18.8°C-0.7°C188 mm81%4 m/s4.8
201616.3°C11.4°C6.4°C22.0°C-0.5°C145 mm77%2.4 m/s5.8
201517.7°C12.3°C6.9°C22.6°C1.0°C107 mm74%2.2 m/s6.3
201413.6°C8.5°C3.4°C19.8°C-0.4°C163 mm80%3.3 m/s5.8
201316.2°C10.7°C5.1°C23.0°C0.3°C135 mm77%3 m/s6
201214.8°C9.4°C4.0°C21.4°C-0.3°C128 mm77%3 m/s6.3
201115.8°C11.0°C6.1°C20.4°C-0.1°C168 mm80%2.7 m/s5.8
201015.5°C10.4°C5.3°C20.9°C0.2°C154 mm80%2.6 m/s5.8
200915.6°C10.8°C5.9°C21.0°C0.9°C150 mm82%3 m/s5
200818.1°C12.0°C5.9°C22.0°C1.1°C114 mm74%2.4 m/s6.9
200715.9°C11.0°C6.1°C20.5°C0.5°C116 mm80%2.5 m/s5.8
200615.7°C10.1°C4.5°C27.3°C0.0°C92 mm74%3.5 m/s6.4
200515.8°C11.2°C6.5°C22.5°C-0.5°C112 mm81%2.6 m/s5.9
200416.4°C11.3°C6.2°C20.1°C0.5°C121 mm78%2.7 m/s5.4
200315.1°C10.2°C5.4°C22.8°C0.6°C129 mm79%2.9 m/s5.9
200216.1°C11.4°C6.6°C22.8°C2.4°C80 mm80%2.2 m/s5.9
200114.3°C9.0°C3.7°C20.8°C0.3°C90 mm77%2.8 m/s6.1
200015.5°C10.7°C5.9°C20.5°C0.9°C129 mm79%2.1 m/s6
199919.4°C13.4°C7.4°C25.7°C2.1°C66 mm72%2.2 m/s7
199815.7°C10.6°C5.6°C21.3°C-1.5°C99 mm79%3.2 m/s6.4
199715.4°C10.1°C4.7°C22.3°C-1.1°C41 mm77%2.2 m/s6.5
199617.1°C12.7°C8.2°C21.1°C2.9°C117 mm80%1.8 m/s6.1
199515.9°C10.6°C5.4°C22.4°C0.0°C284 mm81%2.6 m/s6.1
199414.9°C10.3°C5.6°C21.1°C0.8°C138 mm80%3.1 m/s5.7
199313.2°C8.1°C3.1°C18.2°C0.4°C161 mm81%3.5 m/s5.7
199215.3°C10.2°C5.1°C19.8°C1.6°C147 mm80%2.6 m/s5.8
199115.4°C10.6°C5.8°C20.6°C-0.4°C166 mm82%2.9 m/s5.4
199015.3°C9.9°C4.4°C20.3°C1.1°C75 mm78%3.1 m/s6
198917.5°C12.9°C8.3°C22.6°C2.0°C73 mm78%1.9 m/s6.3
198816.1°C10.5°C5.0°C21.3°C-1.0°C200 mm80%3 m/s5.9
198716.2°C11.5°C6.8°C22.5°C-0.6°C192 mm79%2.7 m/s5.5
198616.5°C12.2°C7.9°C23.2°C-0.1°C196 mm81%2.4 m/s5.8
1985 🌧️15.3°C10.9°C6.6°C19.7°C2.8°C306 mm82%2.8 m/s5.6
198413.6°C8.6°C3.7°C20.2°C0.2°C227 mm80%2.6 m/s6.1
1983 ❄️12.0°C7.8°C3.7°C19.3°C-0.1°C284 mm84%3.6 m/s—
198214.3°C9.4°C4.4°C20.9°C0.3°C231 mm80%3.3 m/s—
198116.4°C11.1°C5.7°C20.9°C-0.8°C75 mm77%2.8 m/s—

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

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Macetown January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Macetown in January?▼

The average high in January is around 16°C with lows near 5.8°C (mean 10.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Macetown in January?▼

January averages 135 mm of rainfall in Macetown, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 306 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest January on record in Macetown?▼

The hottest January reached 27.3°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -1.5°C in 1998.

Has January in Macetown 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 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.3°C to 17.6°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 6.8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Macetown?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 16°C daytime highs and 5.8°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Macetown?▼

Not quite — January is the 11th coolest month in Macetown, averaging 10.9°C.

What should I pack for Macetown in January?▼

For January in Macetown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 16°C and lows of 5.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Macetown humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Macetown in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.7 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4 m/s (2017).

Which January had the most rainfall in Macetown?▼

The wettest January on record was 1985 with 306 mm. On average, January sees 135 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 Macetown 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.