January weather forecastCotacachi, Ecuador

January

Weather in January

January is an enjoyable winter month in Cotacachi, Ecuador, with an average temperature varying between 7.8°C (46°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Temperature

Cotacachi registers an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Cotacachi's temperature in January lowers to a consistent average of 7.8°C (46°F) during the nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Cotacachi is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cotacachi, in January, during 28.8 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cotacachi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 318.3 days and collects up to 1814mm (71.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days in Cotacachi, Ecuador, are January, November and December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:29 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cotacachi are January, April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

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

An average high-temperature, in January, in Cotacachi, is 16.2°C (61.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 7.8°C (46°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Cotacachi, Ecuador, is 81%.

In Cotacachi, Ecuador, in January, during 28.8 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January, November and December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Cotacachi.

In Cotacachi, the average day length in January is 12h and 7min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Cotacachi, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:29 -05.

In Cotacachi, Ecuador, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index in Cotacachi, Ecuador, are January, April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Cotacachi is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

15.7°C

16.2°C

16.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.6km/h

4.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.4

0.9

0.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average high temperature in January: 16.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (15.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (8.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average wind speed in January: 4.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average rainfall in January: 177mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in January: 28.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (17.6 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in January: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 3).