January weather forecast
Cajamarca, Peru

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Weather in January

January in Cajamarca, Peru experiences slightly lower daylight hours compared to months in the later part of the year. It falls in the middle of the region's rainy season, noticeable with a considerable frequency of rainfall. On notable observation, January sustains persistent precipitation, boasting 164mm (6.46") of rainfall dispersed over roughly 29.5 days. Additionally, it receives a gentle dusting of snow, typically suffered in the coldest time of the day. It marks the beginning of the year with relatively cool weather, inviting visitors to enjoy its natural beauty under a sheltering canopy of clouds.

Temperature

Cajamarca experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 14.6°C (58.3°F). During January, the temperature in Cajamarca tends to dip to an average of 7°C (44.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In Cajamarca, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cajamarca, in January, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 164mm (6.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Cajamarca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.3 days and collects up to 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through July, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated. In Cajamarca, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Cajamarca is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of January, in Cajamarca, Peru, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:40 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Cajamarca is 6.7h.

UV index

January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January in Cajamarca?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Cajamarca, is 14.3°C (57.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 7°C (44.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Cajamarca?

In Cajamarca, Peru, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Cajamarca?

In January, in Cajamarca, Peru, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout January, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cajamarca?

In Cajamarca, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cajamarca have in January?

In Cajamarca, the average day length in January is 12h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cajamarca?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:40 -05.

How many hours of sunshine does Cajamarca have in January?

In Cajamarca, Peru, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cajamarca?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cajamarca, Peru, are January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Cajamarca?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Cajamarca, Peru, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average temperature in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).

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Average pressure in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average pressure in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average pressure in January: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average wind speed in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average humidity in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average rainfall in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average rainfall in January: 164mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (238mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average rainfall days in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in January: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average snowfall in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average snowfall in January: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average snowfall days in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (1.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average sunshine days in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average UV index in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are September and November (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average cloud cover in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in January
Cajamarca, Peru

Average visibility in January - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).

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