Al Quway‘īyah Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Al Quway‘īyah

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.0°C
Avg Low
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7.4°C
Avg Temp
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14.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
7 mm
Avg Humidity
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41%
Avg Wind
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3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-10.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Al Quway‘īyah January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Quway‘īyah, with average highs near 22°C and lows around 7.4°C (mean 14.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 41% relative humidity across the period.

Al Quway‘īyah January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Quway‘īyah. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Al Quway‘īyah was 2024 — when the month averaged 17.9°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 11.1°C. Typical January days reach 22°C with nights near 7.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.1°C→15.5°C+0.4°C
Max Temp22.4°C→22.3°C-0.1°C
Min Temp7.8°C→8.6°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.8°C4 yr (9%)
12.8°C–14.5°C17 yr (38%)
14.5°C–16.3°C19 yr (42%)
16.3°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Al Quway‘īyah January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Al Quway‘īyah, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2023 with 74 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2019 and 2024, among others at 0 mm.

Al Quway‘īyah January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Al Quway‘īyah during January averages 41%. The most humid January was 2023 at 64%, and the least humid was 2015 at 27%.

Al Quway‘īyah January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Al Quway‘īyah. The sunniest Januarys were 2001 and 2018 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 3.5.

Al Quway‘īyah January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Al Quway‘īyah during January is 3.4 m/s. The windiest January was 1985 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2025 at 2.9 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Al Quway‘īyah

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Al Quway‘īyah

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Al Quway‘īyah Weather by Month

Al Quway‘īyah January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.4°C14.3°C14.4°C15.4°C15.2°C+0.8°C
Avg High21.9°C21.3°C21.7°C22.9°C22.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Low7.0°C7.2°C7.2°C7.9°C8.2°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain6 mm7 mm4 mm4 mm17 mm+11 mm

Extreme January Records in Al Quway‘īyah

🔥Warmest January32.2°C2015
🧊Coldest January-2.6°C1992
🌧️Wettest January74 mm2023
🏜️Driest January0 mm1989
🌬️Windiest January3.9 m/s1985

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Al Quway‘īyah have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -2.6°C (1992) to a record high of 32.2°C (2015).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm, with a wettest year of 74 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Al Quway‘īyah?

A good time to visit Al Quway‘īyah

January is a good time to visit Al Quway‘īyah, with days averaging 22°C and nights around 7.4°C (mean 14.7°C, cooler than Al Quway‘īyah's yearly average) and low rainfall. March and November are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Al Quway‘īyah'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 →

Al Quway‘īyah Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Quway‘īyah, with average highs near 22°C and lows around 7.4°C (mean 14.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 41% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 7 mm of rainfall in Al Quway‘īyah, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 74 mm (2023), and the driest just 0 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 41% and average wind speed is 3.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 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 0.4°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 7.8°C to 8.6°C while daytime highs eased from 22.4°C to 22.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
January Weather in Al Quway‘īyah, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.0°C13.9°C6.8°C24.8°C2.7°C10 mm42%2.9 m/s4.3
2024 🔥25.0°C17.9°C10.7°C29.8°C5.6°C0 mm41%3.1 m/s4.3
2023 🌧️20.1°C14.4°C8.8°C28.1°C4.2°C74 mm64%3.6 m/s3.5
202222.9°C15.8°C8.7°C28.3°C1.9°C5 mm37%3.6 m/s4.2
202122.5°C15.3°C8.1°C28.3°C2.3°C11 mm43%3 m/s4.5
202021.4°C13.8°C6.1°C29.6°C0.4°C0 mm36%3.3 m/s4.7
201925.3°C17.8°C10.3°C30.0°C2.8°C0 mm36%3.7 m/s4.1
201821.5°C13.7°C6.0°C28.5°C1.4°C0 mm32%3 m/s4.8
201724.0°C16.2°C8.4°C27.8°C3.7°C0 mm39%3.2 m/s4.5
201622.3°C15.1°C8.0°C29.0°C-0.5°C0 mm40%3.2 m/s4.5
201523.3°C15.0°C6.7°C32.2°C-0.6°C0 mm27%3 m/s4.7
201421.5°C14.3°C7.1°C27.0°C1.4°C22 mm50%3.4 m/s4.3
201322.9°C15.6°C8.2°C27.7°C0.8°C0 mm33%3.6 m/s4.5
201223.4°C15.6°C7.7°C29.2°C-1.0°C0 mm34%3.5 m/s4.7
201121.2°C14.8°C8.5°C27.0°C4.2°C19 mm51%3.5 m/s3.8
201023.4°C15.6°C7.9°C28.4°C3.7°C0 mm33%3.3 m/s4.7
200921.8°C14.2°C6.6°C28.7°C-1.3°C0 mm34%3 m/s4.6
200820.9°C14.2°C7.6°C28.7°C-2.1°C2 mm41%3.7 m/s3.8
200719.5°C12.7°C5.8°C26.7°C-1.2°C3 mm44%3.4 m/s4.2
200623.0°C15.6°C8.3°C31.1°C2.8°C0 mm40%3.6 m/s4.3
200521.5°C14.2°C6.9°C26.1°C0.3°C0 mm42%3.5 m/s4.3
200423.6°C16.6°C9.7°C29.3°C4.5°C24 mm48%3.2 m/s4.2
200321.9°C14.3°C6.8°C29.3°C0.0°C2 mm39%3 m/s4.6
200221.4°C14.3°C7.1°C26.1°C1.8°C4 mm39%3.5 m/s4.4
200120.8°C12.9°C4.9°C26.0°C0.3°C0 mm35%3.2 m/s4.8
200022.6°C15.2°C7.9°C27.5°C2.0°C0 mm41%3.7 m/s4.2
199922.2°C14.9°C7.6°C29.3°C2.9°C6 mm39%3.4 m/s4.6
199820.0°C13.5°C7.1°C25.6°C-0.1°C16 mm53%3.5 m/s4.2
199721.7°C14.7°C7.7°C25.3°C1.4°C1 mm37%3.6 m/s4.5
199621.7°C14.9°C8.1°C25.6°C3.1°C6 mm53%3.6 m/s4.2
199523.0°C15.5°C7.9°C27.3°C4.5°C0 mm40%3.2 m/s4.4
199423.7°C16.1°C8.4°C30.1°C3.4°C0 mm35%3.3 m/s4.6
199320.4°C13.4°C6.5°C29.2°C-1.3°C17 mm50%3.1 m/s3.8
1992 ❄️17.9°C11.1°C4.4°C25.4°C-2.6°C1 mm42%3.6 m/s3.8
199122.0°C14.9°C7.8°C30.3°C-1.4°C14 mm48%3.8 m/s4
199020.8°C13.8°C6.9°C26.8°C0.6°C12 mm45%3.5 m/s4.1
198919.4°C11.6°C3.9°C25.8°C-2.3°C0 mm32%3.4 m/s4.2
198821.4°C14.1°C6.8°C28.1°C0.1°C3 mm38%3.4 m/s4
198722.3°C14.5°C6.7°C28.0°C3.1°C8 mm41%3.2 m/s4
198622.3°C14.2°C6.2°C27.2°C1.8°C6 mm35%3.3 m/s4.1
198524.5°C17.4°C10.3°C28.1°C6.9°C14 mm48%3.9 m/s3.8
198421.6°C13.8°C6.1°C27.8°C1.8°C2 mm41%3.5 m/s4
198319.5°C12.2°C4.9°C25.7°C0.0°C16 mm48%3.8 m/s—
198222.3°C15.2°C8.1°C29.2°C0.3°C3 mm43%3.6 m/s—
198124.0°C16.8°C9.6°C31.3°C2.3°C3 mm40%3.8 m/s—

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

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Al Quway‘īyah January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Quway‘īyah in January?▼

The average high in January is around 22°C with lows near 7.4°C (mean 14.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Al Quway‘īyah in January?▼

January averages 7 mm of rainfall in Al Quway‘īyah, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 74 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest January on record in Al Quway‘īyah?▼

The hottest January reached 32.2°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -2.6°C in 1992.

Has January in Al Quway‘īyah 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 0.4°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 7.8°C to 8.6°C while daytime highs eased from 22.4°C to 22.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a good time to visit Al Quway‘īyah?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Quway‘īyah and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 22°C daytime highs and 7.4°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Al Quway‘īyah?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Al Quway‘īyah, averaging 14.7°C.

What should I pack for Al Quway‘īyah in January?▼

For January in Al Quway‘īyah, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 22°C and lows of 7.4°C.

Is Al Quway‘īyah humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 41% — relatively dry.

How windy is Al Quway‘īyah in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.4 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1985).

Which January had the most rainfall in Al Quway‘īyah?▼

The wettest January on record was 2023 with 74 mm. On average, January sees 7 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 Al Quway‘īyah 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.