January weather forecast
Placencia, Belize

January

Weather in January

January brings a start to the new year in Placencia, Belize, with mild temperatures and relatively high humidity. Typical is an average relative humidity of 83%, the year's highest. The area experiences these levels due to prevailing north-northeasterly trade winds drawing moisture from the Caribbean Sea. A typical day gets soaked with nearly 11.3 hours of daylight and a fair amount of sunshine, whilst the nights remain cool. Winters are generally reflected in shorter daylight hours, an increased number of overcast days and high cloud cover.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Placencia occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Placencia, during January, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 293.1 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
January, with its high-temperature average of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and a low-temperature average of 20°C (68°F), is the coldest month in Placencia.
What are January temperatures?
The high-temperature, in January, in Placencia, is 26.3°C (79.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20°C (68°F).
What is the most humid month?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Placencia, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.
How much does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout January, 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Placencia?
In Placencia, the average day length in January is 11h and 16min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, in Placencia, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Placencia?
The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Placencia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - Placencia, Belize
Average temperature in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average pressure in January - Placencia, Belize
Average pressure in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average pressure in January: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Placencia, Belize
Average wind speed in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Placencia, Belize
Average humidity in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Placencia, Belize
Average rainfall in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average rainfall in January: 91mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (169mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (46mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Placencia, Belize
Average rainfall days in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (18.6 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Placencia, Belize
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Placencia, Belize
Average sunshine days in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Placencia, Belize
Average UV index in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January - Placencia, Belize
Average cloud cover in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January - Placencia, Belize
Average visibility in January
Placencia, Belize
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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