Weather in January
Temperature
Punta Arenas's temperatures peak on average in January, reaching 14.3°C (57.7°F) at their highest and 6.8°C (44.2°F) at their lowest.Humidity
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall in Punta Arenas, Chile. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Punta Arenas, the average seawater temperature in January is 9.8°C (49.6°F).Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 16h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 22:12. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 21:42 -03.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Punta Arenas is 7.5h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January leads to these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average high temperature in January: 14.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (14.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.1°C).
Average humidity in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average rainfall in January: 41.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (41.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26.5mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average rainfall days in January: 15 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average sea temperature in January: 9.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (10.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (5.8°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average daylight in January: 16h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average UV index in January
Punta Arenas, Chile
- Average UV index in January: 7
The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 0).
Punta Arenas, Chile
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