January weather forecast
La Serena, Chile

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Weather in January

Discernibly, the new year in La Serena, Chile, launches with a comfortably warm climate. The highest temperature reaches up to 23.3°C (73.9°F). This serenity extends to the ocean's surface with a mild sea temperature, maximizing beach enjoyment. The sunlight reigns for the majority of the day, bestowing most days with clear skies. The overall tranquility of the weather in January establishes the city as an attractive destination during this time.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in La Serena during January is a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. During the month of January, the temperature falls to an average of 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in La Serena are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In La Serena, rain does not fall in January, February, April, September and December.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in La Serena is 17.9°C (64.2°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 17.9°C (64.2°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of January in La Serena, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

January is the month with the highest UV index in La Serena, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in La Serena?

In La Serena, in January, the average high-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F).

What is the most humid month in La Serena?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are most humid months in La Serena.

What is the average humidity in January in La Serena?

In January, the average relative humidity in La Serena is 66%.

What is the driest month in La Serena?

January, February, April, September and December are months without rainfall in La Serena.

How cold is the water in January in La Serena?

In La Serena, Chile, the average seawater temperature in January is 17.9°C (64.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does La Serena have in January?

The average day length in January in La Serena is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in La Serena?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in La Serena?

The average sunshine duration in January in La Serena is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index in La Serena?

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

How high is the UV index in January in La Serena?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
La Serena, Chile

Average temperature in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
La Serena, Chile

Average pressure in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
La Serena, Chile

Average wind speed in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (7.5km/h).

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Average humidity in January
La Serena, Chile

Average humidity in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

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Average rainfall in January
La Serena, Chile

Average rainfall in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (14mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April, September and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
La Serena, Chile

Average rainfall days in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (2.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
La Serena, Chile

Average sea temperature in January - La Serena, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
La Serena, Chile

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 5min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
La Serena, Chile

Average sunshine days in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
La Serena, Chile

Average UV index in January - La Serena, 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 May, June, July and September (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
La Serena, Chile

Average cloud cover in January - La Serena, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in January: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in January
La Serena, Chile

Average visibility in January - La Serena, 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).

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