January weather forecast
Placencia, Belize

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Weather in January

January brings a start to the new year in Placencia, Belize, with mild temperatures and relatively high humidity. Typical is an average relative humidity of 83%, the year's highest. The area experiences these levels due to prevailing north-northeasterly trade winds drawing moisture from the Caribbean Sea. A typical day gets soaked with nearly 11.3 hours of daylight and a fair amount of sunshine, whilst the nights remain cool. Winters are generally reflected in shorter daylight hours, an increased number of overcast days and high cloud cover.

Temperature

Placencia, Belize, experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a minimum of 20°C (68°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout January, 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Placencia, there are 293.1 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Placencia, Belize, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Placencia is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Resources | Updated: Jan 30, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Placencia?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), is the coldest month in Placencia.

What is the usual temperature for Placencia in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Placencia are 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 20°C (68°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Placencia?

The most humid month in Placencia is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Placencia?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in Placencia in January?

In Placencia, Belize, in January, during 22.5 rainfall days, 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Placencia have in January?

In Placencia, the average day length in January is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Placencia?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, in Placencia, Belize, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Placencia?

The month with the least sunshine in Placencia is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Placencia?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Placencia, Belize, is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Placencia?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Placencia?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Placencia, Belize, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Placencia, Belize

Average temperature in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

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Average pressure in January
Placencia, Belize

Average pressure in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average pressure in January: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Placencia, Belize

Average wind speed in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Placencia, Belize

Average humidity in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Placencia, Belize

Average rainfall in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average rainfall in January: 91mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (169mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (46mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Placencia, Belize

Average rainfall days in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (18.6 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Placencia, Belize

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Placencia, Belize

Average sunshine days in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Placencia, Belize

Average UV index in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Placencia, Belize

Average cloud cover in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Placencia, Belize

Average visibility in January - Placencia, Belize
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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