January weather forecast
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

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Weather in January

Remaining relatively cooler than the next few months, January in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde stays comfortably warm. The month sees an uptick in wind strength, reaching speeds of 25.1km/h (15.6mph), capped at 25.6km/h (15.9mph), with gusts up to 34.2km/h (21.3mph). Its rolling winds and ample sunshine make January luminous and breezy. Daylight dominates the days, while the afternoons secure ample time for sun-seekers. Clear skies and bright days pave the way for a pleasant weather experience in Santa Cruz this month.

Temperature

January in Santa Cruz brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Throughout January nights, Santa Cruz records a consistent low-temperature averaging an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, March and May Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:31 -01.

Sunshine

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January leads to these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Santa Cruz in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Santa Cruz, is 24.3°C (75.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 21.8°C (71.2°F).

What is the least humid month in Santa Cruz?

January is the least humid month in Santa Cruz, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January in Santa Cruz?

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

What is the driest month in Santa Cruz?

The months with the least rainfall in Santa Cruz are January, March and May Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz in January?

In Santa Cruz, in January, during 0.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the average day length in January is 11h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Santa Cruz?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:31 -01.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Santa Cruz is 9.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde.

What is the UV index reading in January in Santa Cruz?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average temperature in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average pressure in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average humidity in January - Santa Cruz, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average rainfall days in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average UV index in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average visibility in January - Santa Cruz, 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).

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