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January 2026 in Binningen: Cooler, Drier Than 20-Year Average
Published: February 4, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-01 – 2026-01-31January 2026 in Binningen was characterized by moderately cold and dry weather, with an average temperature of 1.54°C and total precipitation of 39.3 mm, aligning with the region's typical winter climate and ranking 17th in temperature and 13th in precipitation over the past 20 years.
Weather Report for January 2026 at NBCN Weather Station, Binningen
In January 2026, the weather station in Binningen recorded a range of temperatures with a high of 11.6°C on January 15 and a low of -9.0°C on January 6. The total precipitation for the month was 39.3 mm, with the highest daily precipitation of 12.4 mm occurring on January 28. The month experienced three ice days and eighteen frost days, indicating a typical winter pattern for the region.
When comparing this January to the past 20 years, the average temperature of 1.54°C places it in the cooler spectrum, ranking 17th in terms of maximum temperatures. The coldest January in the last 20 years was in 2017, with a maximum temperature of just 9.2°C. In terms of precipitation, January 2026 ranks 13th, making it a relatively average month for rainfall. The wettest January in the last two decades was in 2016, with a substantial 131.9 mm of precipitation.
Historically, January 2026 does not break any records but aligns with the cooler and drier trends observed in previous years. The month was neither among the warmest nor the wettest, maintaining a steady pattern typical of the region's winter climate. Overall, January 2026 was a moderately cold and dry month compared to the historical data of the past 20 years.
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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