January weather forecastCalheta, Cape Verde

January

Weather in January

January sees a calm start to the year in Calheta, with clear skies, allowing for ample sunshine. The quantity of sunlight is reliable, given that the lowest cloud cover% of the year is at 18. Transitioning from December, an increase in rainfall is also noted. The ample daylight is favourable for outdoor activities while the increased rainfall days injects some variation. Maintaining its coastal charm, sea temperatures are conducive for water sports and beach activities.

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), indicating a slight variance from December's 25.5°C (77.9°F). During January, Calheta's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Humidity

The least humid month in Calheta is January, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

January, March and May are months with the least rain in Calheta, Cape Verde, when the rain falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Sea temperature

In Calheta, in January, the average water temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F).
Note: Consideration of an individual's cold resistance, combined with conditions like sunshine, wind, and temperature, suggests that swimming in 24.8°C (76.6°F) water can be delightful. (Olympic swimming is usually in 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) water.)

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Calheta is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of January, in Calheta, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:30 -01.

Sunshine

In Calheta, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! Sand and water reflections strengthen the Sun's UV exposure.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Calheta, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.8°C (71.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 69%, January is the least humid month in Calheta.

The average relative humidity in January in Calheta, Cape Verde, is 69%.

January, March and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In January, in Calheta, the rain falls for 0.7 days. Throughout January, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Calheta, Cape Verde, in January, the average water temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24.8°C (76.6°F) water may be enjoyable.

In January, the average day length in Calheta is 11h and 20min.

On the first day of January in Calheta, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:30 -01.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Calheta, Cape Verde, is 9.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Calheta are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Calheta, Cape Verde, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health 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

25.5°C

24.3°C

23.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

23.7km/h

25.6km/h

26.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.4

0.7

1.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.5

29.3

25.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average high temperature in January: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average pressure in January: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in January: 25.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average sea temperature in January: 24.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (23.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average daylight in January: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Calheta, Cape Verde

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).