January weather forecastKent, Barbados

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kent, Barbados, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26°C (78.8°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

In January, Kent experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), closely mirroring the climate in December. In January, Kent's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F). Prolonged activity during exposure might result in a state of fatigue and cause heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kent, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kent, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of January in Kent, Barbados, 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 in Kent is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

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

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

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

In Kent, Barbados, in January, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kent, the average day length in January is 11h and 28min.

On the first day of January in Kent, Barbados, 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.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

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

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

In Kent, Barbados, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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
Kent, 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).