Ḑurumā Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Ḑurumā

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.0°C
Avg Temp
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14.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
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43%
Avg Wind
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2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Ḑurumā January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā, with average highs near 21.1°C and lows around 7°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 43% relative humidity across the period.

Ḑurumā January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Ḑurumā was 2024 — when the month averaged 17.3°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 10.2°C. Typical January days reach 21.1°C with nights near 7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.4°C→14.6°C+0.2°C
Max Temp21.5°C→21.2°C-0.3°C
Min Temp7.3°C→8.0°C+0.7°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

10.0°C–12.0°C3 yr (7%)
12.0°C–14.0°C20 yr (44%)
14.0°C–16.0°C17 yr (38%)
16.0°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Ḑurumā January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Ḑurumā, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2023 with 80 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2019 and 2024, among others at 0 mm.

Ḑurumā January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ḑurumā during January averages 43%. The most humid January was 2023 at 70%, and the least humid was 2015 at 29%.

Ḑurumā January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ḑurumā. The sunniest Januarys were 2001, 2010 and 2012, among others at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 3.5.

Ḑurumā January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ḑurumā during January is 2.9 m/s. The windiest January was 1981 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2025 at 2.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Ḑurumā

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

How January Ranks in Ḑurumā

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Ḑurumā Weather by Month

Ḑurumā January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.7°C13.7°C13.8°C14.8°C14.4°C+0.7°C
Avg High21.0°C20.5°C20.8°C22.1°C21.1°C+0.1°C
Avg Low6.4°C6.9°C6.7°C7.4°C7.7°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain6 mm10 mm3 mm7 mm23 mm+17 mm

Extreme January Records in Ḑurumā

🔥Warmest January30.6°C2015
🧊Coldest January-4.2°C1992
🌧️Wettest January80 mm2023
🏜️Driest January0 mm1989
🌬️Windiest January3.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for January

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

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January has ranged from a record low of -4.2°C (1992) to a record high of 30.6°C (2015).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 80 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ḑurumā?

A good time to visit Ḑurumā

January is a good time to visit Ḑurumā, with days averaging 21.1°C and nights around 7°C (mean 14.1°C, cooler than Ḑurumā's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and March are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Ḑurumā'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 →

Ḑurumā Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā, with average highs near 21.1°C and lows around 7°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 43% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Ḑurumā, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 80 mm (2023), and the driest just 0 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 43% and average wind speed is 2.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 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 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 7.3°C to 8°C while daytime highs eased from 21.5°C to 21.2°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
January Weather in Ḑurumā, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.7°C13.0°C6.3°C23.4°C2.4°C15 mm45%2.4 m/s4.3
2024 🔥24.4°C17.3°C10.2°C29.4°C4.5°C0 mm42%2.7 m/s4.3
2023 🌧️19.0°C13.5°C8.1°C26.3°C2.6°C80 mm70%2.9 m/s3.5
202221.1°C14.3°C7.5°C26.4°C-0.2°C33 mm45%2.9 m/s4.2
202122.0°C14.9°C7.8°C27.5°C1.9°C7 mm42%2.6 m/s4.5
202020.5°C13.3°C6.1°C28.5°C0.5°C3 mm39%3 m/s4.6
201924.0°C16.9°C9.8°C29.1°C2.7°C0 mm39%3.2 m/s4.2
201821.0°C13.3°C5.6°C27.1°C1.7°C0 mm31%2.5 m/s4.7
201723.4°C15.7°C8.0°C27.4°C1.9°C0 mm36%2.8 m/s4.5
201621.5°C14.6°C7.7°C27.9°C-1.5°C0 mm42%2.6 m/s4.5
201522.0°C13.9°C5.8°C30.6°C-0.3°C1 mm29%2.6 m/s4.7
201420.6°C13.7°C6.9°C25.5°C1.8°C38 mm54%2.9 m/s4.3
201322.3°C15.1°C7.8°C28.1°C0.4°C0 mm36%2.9 m/s4.5
201222.5°C14.8°C7.1°C28.8°C-0.9°C0 mm35%3 m/s4.8
201120.7°C14.4°C8.1°C26.4°C4.4°C34 mm54%2.8 m/s3.9
201023.0°C15.2°C7.4°C28.6°C2.4°C0 mm35%2.8 m/s4.8
200921.0°C13.6°C6.2°C28.5°C-1.6°C0 mm33%2.7 m/s4.6
200819.7°C13.2°C6.6°C27.8°C-3.6°C1 mm41%3 m/s3.8
200718.8°C12.1°C5.3°C25.8°C-1.4°C1 mm45%2.8 m/s4.3
200621.9°C14.7°C7.6°C29.9°C2.3°C0 mm41%3.1 m/s4.3
200520.8°C13.6°C6.5°C25.9°C0.7°C0 mm42%3 m/s4.4
200422.6°C16.1°C9.6°C28.3°C4.6°C26 mm54%2.7 m/s4.3
200321.1°C13.7°C6.4°C28.7°C-0.3°C1 mm39%2.6 m/s4.6
200220.5°C13.7°C6.9°C25.7°C1.8°C4 mm40%3 m/s4.3
200120.2°C12.4°C4.6°C26.1°C-0.1°C0 mm38%2.6 m/s4.8
200021.6°C14.5°C7.3°C26.7°C1.8°C0 mm42%3.2 m/s4.3
199921.6°C14.6°C7.5°C27.7°C3.0°C5 mm41%2.8 m/s4.6
199819.0°C12.9°C6.8°C24.6°C0.2°C21 mm56%3.1 m/s4.4
199721.4°C14.5°C7.5°C25.4°C1.8°C1 mm36%2.9 m/s4.6
199620.7°C14.3°C7.8°C25.6°C2.9°C7 mm58%3.2 m/s4.4
199522.2°C14.8°C7.4°C26.4°C3.7°C0 mm39%2.5 m/s4.6
199423.0°C15.6°C8.2°C30.1°C3.5°C0 mm37%2.7 m/s4.8
199319.6°C12.8°C6.0°C27.7°C-2.2°C21 mm53%2.7 m/s3.9
1992 ❄️16.8°C10.2°C3.7°C23.8°C-4.2°C0 mm43%3 m/s4.1
199121.3°C14.3°C7.4°C28.8°C-0.5°C25 mm52%3.2 m/s4.1
199019.4°C12.8°C6.3°C25.7°C1.1°C17 mm47%2.8 m/s4.2
198918.3°C10.9°C3.4°C23.9°C-2.6°C0 mm33%2.8 m/s4.5
198820.4°C13.2°C6.0°C27.3°C0.5°C2 mm39%2.8 m/s4.3
198721.6°C13.9°C6.3°C27.7°C3.0°C6 mm42%2.7 m/s4.2
198621.4°C13.5°C5.7°C26.3°C0.2°C7 mm39%2.8 m/s4.1
198523.7°C16.8°C10.0°C27.7°C5.9°C12 mm50%3.2 m/s4.1
198420.9°C13.3°C5.8°C27.2°C1.3°C3 mm44%2.9 m/s4.2
198318.4°C11.3°C4.2°C24.5°C0.9°C19 mm52%3.2 m/s—
198221.5°C14.3°C7.2°C28.7°C0.6°C3 mm42%2.9 m/s—
198123.2°C16.3°C9.4°C30.4°C2.6°C1 mm42%3.3 m/s—

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

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Ḑurumā January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ḑurumā in January?▼

The average high in January is around 21.1°C with lows near 7°C (mean 14.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ḑurumā in January?▼

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Ḑurumā, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 80 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest January on record in Ḑurumā?▼

The hottest January reached 30.6°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -4.2°C in 1992.

Has January in Ḑurumā 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 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 7.3°C to 8°C while daytime highs eased from 21.5°C to 21.2°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a good time to visit Ḑurumā?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 21.1°C daytime highs and 7°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Ḑurumā?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Ḑurumā, averaging 14.1°C.

What should I pack for Ḑurumā in January?▼

For January in Ḑurumā, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 21.1°C and lows of 7°C.

Is Ḑurumā humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 43% — relatively dry.

How windy is Ḑurumā in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.9 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1981).

Which January had the most rainfall in Ḑurumā?▼

The wettest January on record was 2023 with 80 mm. On average, January sees 9 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 Ḑurumā 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.