January weather forecast
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Higuey, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.2°C (72°F) and max 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'feels like', 'real feel', or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Additional factors like activity, wind, pregnancy, and metabolic differences affect individual temperature impact. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it is vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically collects 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:27 AST.

Sunshine

In Higuey, the average sunshine in January is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in January interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Higuey?

The coldest month in Higuey, Dominican Republic, is January, with an average high-temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F).

What is the temperature in January in Higuey?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Higuey, is 27.5°C (81.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Higuey?

The average relative humidity in January in Higuey is 79%.

What is the driest month in Higuey?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Higuey in January?

In Higuey, Dominican Republic, in January, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Higuey?

In January, the average day length in Higuey, Dominican Republic, is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Higuey?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:27 AST.

How many hours of sunshine does Higuey have in January?

In Higuey, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Higuey?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Higuey.

What is the UV index reading in January in Higuey?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Higuey, Dominican Republic, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average temperature in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (21.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average pressure in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average wind speed in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average wind speed in January: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average humidity in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall in January: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall days in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.9 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 10min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 2min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average sunshine days in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (3.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average UV index in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average cloud cover in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Average visibility in January - Higuey, Dominican Republic
  • 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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