January weather forecast
Otra Banda, Dominican Republic

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Otra Banda, Dominican Republic, is a moderately hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

January's average heat index is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity 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

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

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 22.2°C (72°F), is recognized as the coldest.
What is the usual temperature for Otra Banda in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.5°C (81.5°F) and 22.2°C (72°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.
What is the driest month?
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 January?
In January, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January in Otra Banda is 11h and 10min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Otra Banda?
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 long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Otra Banda, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average pressure in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average humidity in January
Otra Banda, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average rainfall days in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Otra Banda, Dominican Republic
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 5min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average UV index in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Otra Banda, 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).

Average visibility in January
Otra Banda, 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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