January weather forecast
El Calafate, Argentina

January brings warm days to El Calafate, Argentina, setting the tone for a vibrant summer season. With the highest UV index of 8, sun protection measures are strongly recommended. Rainfall totals 13mm (0.51"), but rainy days are few, only 4 on average, maintaining this month's reputation for fairly dry conditions. Daily sunshine fills the scenery with light for 8.2 hours, usually accompanied by a gentle breeze. This month's welcoming climate sets the perfect stage for outdoor activities, under the Argentine sun.

Temperature

January, recognised by an average high temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and a low of 7.7°C (45.9°F), is El Calafate's warmest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 47%, are the least humid months in El Calafate.

Rainfall

In El Calafate, in January, during 4 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Calafate, there are 65 rainfall days, and 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in El Calafate are January, March through October. January is the first month it typically snows in El Calafate. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In El Calafate, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in El Calafate is 15h and 49min.
On the first day of January in El Calafate, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 22:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 21:37 -03.

Sunshine

In El Calafate, the average sunshine in January is 8.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in El Calafate is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.