January weather forecast
Tarragona, Spain

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Weather in January

Distinguished by low daylight hours in a chilly setting, January in Tarragona, Spain is the period of short days with an average of 9.6 hours. Along with the low daylight hours, the cold acutely registers with typical high and low temperatures running from 12.5°C (54.5°F) to 7.8°C (46°F) respectively. The chill in the air could occasionally translate into snowfall. Being the first month of the year, January marks the transition into a period of gradual warming, signifying the departure from the cold and the advocacy of more pleasant conditions. Light showers also define January in Tarragona, setting the tone for the period of rainfall that typifies the year.

Temperature

In Tarragona, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 12.5°C (54.5°F) at the peak and 7.8°C (46°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Tarragona, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

In January, in Tarragona, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.8 rainfall days, and 354mm (13.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.6 snowfall days, and 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tarragona, Spain, in January, the average water temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 13.4°C (56.1°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Tarragona, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 18:09 CET.

Sunshine

In Tarragona, Spain, the average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Tarragona?

January, recording an average high temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and a low temperature of 7.8°C (46°F), is Tarragona's coldest month.

What are January temperatures in Tarragona?

During January, Tarragona experiences an average high-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and a low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, Spain, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

How many days does it rain in January in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, in January, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Tarragona?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Tarragona?

In January, the average sea temperature in Tarragona is 13.4°C (56.1°F). Swimming in 13.4°C (56.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in Tarragona?

In January, the average day length in Tarragona, Spain, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Tarragona?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 18:09 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, Spain, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index in Tarragona is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
13.4°C 56.1°F
12.5°C 54.5°F
12.9°C 55.2°F
Average low temperature
9.2°C 48.6°F
7.8°C 46°F
7.8°C 46°F
Average pressure
1021mbar 30.15inHg
1018.9mbar 30.09inHg
1017.1mbar 30.03inHg
Average wind speed
16.2km/h 10.1mph
17.7km/h 11mph
16.8km/h 10.4mph
Average max. wind speed
17.7km/h 11mph
18.9km/h 11.7mph
18.1km/h 11.2mph
Average wind speed gusts
25.2km/h 15.7mph
27.5km/h 17.1mph
25.7km/h 16mph
Average humidity
70%
69%
68%
Average rainfall
20mm 0.79"
30mm 1.18"
13mm 0.51"
Average rainfall days
5.5
6.9
6.3
Average snowfall
0mm 0"
2mm 0.08"
4mm 0.16"
Average snowfall days
0
0.1
0.4
Average sea temperature
15.5°C 59.9°F
13.4°C 56.1°F
13.2°C 55.8°F
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
6h 5min
7h 1min
8h 5min
Average sunshine days
24.4
22.4
19.6
Average UV index
4
3
4
Average cloud cover
23%
25%
24%
Average visibility
10km 6.2mi
10km 6.2mi
10km 6.2mi

Average temperature in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average temperature in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average high temperature in January: 12.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average pressure in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average wind speed in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average humidity in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, June and November (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average rainfall in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average rainfall in January: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average rainfall days in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average snowfall in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average snowfall in January: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average snowfall days in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average sea temperature in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in January: 13.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.2°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average sunshine days in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13 days).

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Average UV index in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average UV index in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average cloud cover in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Tarragona, Spain

Average visibility in January - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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