January weather forecastCastro, Chile

January

Weather in January

January weather in Castro, Chile is characterized by mild temperatures and substantial rainfall. Temperatures are relatively high in January, with an average high of 17.6°C (63.7°F) serving as the backdrop for the plentiful rainfall occurring on approximately half the days. January sees a notable reduction in sunshine hours compared to later months, yet still maintains a sufficient amount for outdoor activities. UV index is also moderate, making it a good period for outdoor enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the city’s warm hospitality. Overall, January in Castro provides a pleasant mix of mild weather, frequent rains and plenty of daylight.

Temperature

January and February are the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the least humid month in Castro.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Castro, the average length of the day in January is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 21:20 -03.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Castro, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Castro. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Castro's warmest period falls in January and February, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 17.6°C (63.7°F).

In Castro, in January, the average high-temperature is 17.6°C (63.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F).

The least humid month in Castro, Chile, is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In Castro, Chile, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

The month with the least rainfall in Castro is January, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically collects 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

In Castro, Chile, in January, during 14.9 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Castro, Chile, the average day length in January is 14h and 52min.

On the first day of January in Castro, Chile, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 21:20 -03.

With an average of 8.4h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

The months with the highest UV index in Castro, Chile, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Castro is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Castro, Chile

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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