January weather forecastAracataca, Colombia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Aracataca, Colombia, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

January notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), subtly differing from December's 32.1°C (89.8°F). Aracataca anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) in January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Aracataca, the average relative humidity in January is 59%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Aracataca. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:00 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Aracataca is 7.6h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

During January, Aracataca experiences an average high-temperature of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 59%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

In January, in Aracataca, Colombia, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January in Aracataca is 11h and 35min.

On the first day of January in Aracataca, Colombia, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:00 -05.

The average sunshine duration in January in Aracataca is 7.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Aracataca, Colombia, are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Aracataca, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average high temperature in January: 33.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (30.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (20.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average pressure in January: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in January: 5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March, August, September and October (5.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in January: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Aracataca, Colombia

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and November (9km).