January weather forecastAshbury, Barbados

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Ashbury, Barbados, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°C (80.6°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into January is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), showing an insignificant shift from December's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Ashbury registers an average low-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) throughout January, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F). Long-standing exposure coupled with ongoing activity could result in exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ashbury, during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:58 AST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ashbury are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Ashbury, Barbados, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Ashbury, the average high-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Ashbury, Barbados, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

In Ashbury, Barbados, during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

In Ashbury, the average day length in January is 11h and 27min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, in Ashbury, Barbados, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:58 AST.

In Ashbury, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ashbury, Barbados.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashbury, Barbados.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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

27.6°C

27°C

26.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27.5km/h

28.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.3

12.8

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

41%

37%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average high temperature in January: 27°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average wind speed in January: 28.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average rainfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average daylight in January: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ashbury, Barbados

Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Ashbury, Barbados

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).