January weather forecastCuenca, Ecuador

January

Weather in January

January in Cuenca, Ecuador, is characterized by cool temperatures and high relative humidity, lending the city a distinctive start to the year. Average rainfall stands at 127mm (5"), making moisture a prevalent feature throughout the month. The combination of high humidity and cool temperatures creates atmospheric conditions vibrant with life. As compared to December, Cuenca experiences cooler temperatures in January. Moving into February, the substantial rainfall persists but with a slight increase in temperature.

Temperature

Cuenca experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.6°C (58.3°F) with the onset of January, subtly varied from December's 14.7°C (58.5°F). In Cuenca, in January, the average low-temperature is a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Cuenca, in January, it is raining for 23.1 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Cuenca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.2 days and collects up to 1181mm (46.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:36 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F) and a low-temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In January, the rain falls for 23.1 days. Throughout January, 127mm (5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Cuenca, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 16min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:36 -05.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average high temperature in January: 14.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (15.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and November (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average pressure in January: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (10km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall in January: 127mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (157mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (35mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (16.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (7.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).