January weather forecastTocopilla, Chile

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another pleasant summer month in Tocopilla, Chile, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.9°C (71.4°F) and min 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F), nearly identical to December's 20.6°C (69.1°F). Throughout January, Tocopilla's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a refreshing 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Tocopilla is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Tocopilla, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tocopilla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 20.8 days and collects up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Tocopilla, Chile, is January, with an average sea temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:27. On the last day of January, in Tocopilla, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:27 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Tocopilla are January through August and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tocopilla. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in January, in Tocopilla, records 21.9°C (71.4°F), while the low-temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

In Tocopilla, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

January is the month with the warmest seawater in Tocopilla, with an average sea temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

In January, the average sea temperature in Tocopilla is 21.9°C (71.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°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).

In January, the average day length in Tocopilla, Chile, is 13h and 18min.

On the first day of January in Tocopilla, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:27 -03.

January through August and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Tocopilla, Chile, are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

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

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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

20.6°C

21.9°C

22.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.8km/h

11.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.4

25.8

22.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

14%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average high temperature in January: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (18.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average pressure in January: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average wind speed in January: 10.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (11.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average rainfall in January: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average sea temperature in January: 21.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.9°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are September, October and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average sunshine days in January: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Tocopilla, Chile

Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Tocopilla, 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).