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January 2026 in Binningen: Typical Winter Weather, No Record Extremes.
Published: February 2, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-01 – 2026-01-31January 2026 in Binningen experienced typical winter weather, with temperatures and precipitation levels aligning with historical norms and no significant records broken, making it a relatively average month compared to the past two decades.
January 2026 in Binningen was marked by a range of weather conditions, with temperatures fluctuating between a low of -9.0°C on January 6th and a high of 11.6°C on January 15th. The month saw a total precipitation of 39.3 mm, with the highest daily precipitation recorded at 12.4 mm on January 28th. This month experienced three ice days and eighteen frost days, reflecting a typical winter pattern for the region.
In the context of the past two decades, January 2026 was relatively moderate. The average temperature for the month was 1.54°C, which places it in a cooler bracket compared to the 20-year average of 2.71°C. The maximum temperature of 11.6°C ranks as the 17th highest in the last 20 years, indicating that it was not an exceptionally warm January. The highest recorded January temperature in the past 20 years was 18.7°C in 2022.
Precipitation-wise, January 2026 was neither among the wettest nor the driest months, ranking 13th in terms of total precipitation over the last 20 years. The wettest January in this period was in 2016, with a substantial 131.9 mm of precipitation.
Overall, January 2026 in Binningen was a typical winter month, with temperatures and precipitation levels aligning closely with historical norms. It did not break any significant records, standing as a relatively average month in the context of the past two decades.
Table 1: Comparison of January 2026 Weather with Historic January Data since 2000
| Parameter | Month of interest | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Temperature °C | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Min Temperature °C | -2.5 | -5.7 |
| Max Temperature °C | 11.6 | 18.7 |
| Avg Precipitation mm | 39.3 | 52.8 |
| Min Precipitation mm | None | 7.8 |
| Max Precipitation mm | None | 131.9 |
Figure 1: Trend in January in Temperature in the last 20 Years
Figure 1: Precipitation Trend in January in the last 20 Years
Additional resources: Meteostat, Station Binningen
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