January weather forecastCoquimbo, Chile

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another pleasant summer month in Coquimbo, Chile, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and an average high of 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

During January, Coquimbo observes a subtle ascent to a still pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) from December's 20.5°C (68.9°F) in the average high-temperature. In the month of January, the average temperature dips to an enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F) during the night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Coquimbo are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Coquimbo, rain does not fall in January, November and December.

Sea temperature

In Coquimbo, in January, the average water temperature is 17.9°C (64.2°F).
Note: In 17.9°C (64.2°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:44 -03.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the highest UV index in Coquimbo, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Coquimbo, Chile, during January are 22°C (71.6°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In Coquimbo, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

January, November and December are months without rainfall in Coquimbo, Chile.

In Coquimbo, Chile, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.

In January, the average sea temperature in Coquimbo, Chile, is 17.9°C (64.2°F). For most, swimming in 17.9°C (64.2°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In January, the average day length is 13h and 49min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:44 -03.

January, February and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

In Coquimbo, Chile, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.9h.

January is the month with the highest UV index in Coquimbo, Chile, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Coquimbo, Chile, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

20.5°C

22°C

22.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.4km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.8

0.7

0.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.1

29.3

26.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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Average temperature in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average high temperature in January: 22°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average pressure in January: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average wind speed in January: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (3.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sea temperature in January: 17.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.4°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (26.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average UV index in January: 6

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Coquimbo, Chile

Average cloud cover in January: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Coquimbo, Chile

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).