January weather forecastAmbato, Ecuador

January

Weather in January

In Ambato, Ecuador, January sets the stage for the year's weather, characterized by mild temperatures, moderate humidity levels, and noticeable levels of precipitation. A key feature in January is the rainfall at 153mm (6.02"), consolidated over approximately 27.1 days of the month. Despite the rainfall, abundant daylight hours provide ample time for outdoor activities. Wind speeds are typically moderate, creating a pleasant, breezy environment. The cloud cover remains moderate, allowing for visible skies in certain periods of the day.

Temperature

January records an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In the month of January, an average of 5.8°C (42.4°F) marks the low-temperature in Ambato.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Ambato is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ambato, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Ambato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305.9 days and collects up to 1495mm (58.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, June through September and December are months with snowfall. January is the last month it regularly snows in Ambato. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Ambato aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Ambato, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ambato is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Ambato, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:33 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Ambato, Ecuador. The months with the lowest UV index in Ambato are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in January, in Ambato, records 13.3°C (55.9°F), while the low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Ambato is 83%.

In Ambato, during January, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Ambato aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In Ambato, the average day length in January is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of January in Ambato, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:33 -05.

The average sunshine duration in January in Ambato, Ecuador, is 8.1h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Ambato.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ambato, Ecuador.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ambato is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

13.1°C

13.3°C

13.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1km/h

7km/h

6.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.3

1.4

0.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average high temperature in January: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (6.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average pressure in January: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average rainfall in January: 153mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in January: 27.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (19.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average snowfall in January: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (4.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Ambato, Ecuador

Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (8km).