January weather - Winter 2024 - Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

Beautiful calm waters overlooking the lovely white sandy beach near Cockburn Town, in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Weather in January

Turks and Caicos Islands start the year with warm and humid weather conditions in January. As Cockburn town lies in the tropical climatic region, the average temperature is around 25°C (77°F). Wind speed can reach upwards to 36.6km/h (22.7mph) which can result in breezy conditions. Expect to see cloudy skies as the relative cloud coverage is quite dense. The frequent moderate showers keeps the city's flora lush and vibrant.

Temperature

The transition into January in Cockburn Town shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F) from December's 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the average high-temperature. Cockburn Town registers a subtle dip to an average of 24.6°C (76.3°F) during the nights of January.

Humidity

In Cockburn Town, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, in Cockburn Town, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout January, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 215.3 rainfall days, and 681mm (26.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

In Cockburn Town, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of January, in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:33 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and November, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! The reflection of both water and sand can increase the intensity of UV rays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Cockburn Town?

During January, Cockburn Town experiences an average high-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and a low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Cockburn Town?

In January, the average relative humidity in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Cockburn Town in January?

In January, in Cockburn Town, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout January, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

What months are the sea coldest in Cockburn Town?

January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the water temperature in January in Cockburn Town?

In Cockburn Town, in January, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January in Cockburn Town?

The average day length in January in Cockburn Town is 11h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cockburn Town?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:33 EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Cockburn Town?

January and November, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands.

How many hours of sunshine does Cockburn Town have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 8.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Cockburn Town?

January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cockburn Town.

How high is the UV index in January in Cockburn Town?

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

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

26.2°C 79.2°F

25.4°C 77.7°F

25.2°C 77.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

28.5km/h 17.7mph

27.6km/h 17.1mph

28.3km/h 17.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

19.7

16.3

13.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.1

10.5

9.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average high temperature in January: 25.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (25.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: 24.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (23.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average pressure in January: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average wind speed in January: 26.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (21.6km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average rainfall in January: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (112mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average rainfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average sea temperature in January: 26°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (26°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average daylight in January: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average UV index in January: 7

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

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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January weather forecast
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

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