January weather forecastQuito, Ecuador
January
Weather in January
January in Quito, Ecuador, introduces the New Year with the higher end of temperatures peaking at 16°C (60.8°F) and a considerable volume of precipitation at 135mm (5.31"). Although the city is drenched most of this month, it does not detract from its sheer beauty and vibrant culture. The rain adds a fresh, revitalizing feel to the foliage blanketing the city. A distinctly cloudy month, sightseers will witness a sky typically covered 59%, catering to captivating sunsets as light refracts off the clouds. As the days pass, the temperature dips slightly, leading to a shift in conditions for the upcoming month.Temperature
Quito experiences a recorded average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16°C (60.8°F) in January, closely aligned with December's 15.8°C (60.4°F). Throughout January nights, Quito registers an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 87%.Rainfall
In January, in Quito, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout January, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Quito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 322.7 days and collects up to 1835mm (72.24") of precipitation.Daylight
In Quito, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of January, in Quito, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:31 -05.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in January interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average high temperature in January: 16°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (15.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 8.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.6°C).
Average pressure in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average pressure in January: 1013.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average wind speed in January: 4.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and April (4.3km/h).
Average humidity in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average rainfall in January: 135mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (229mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (78mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average rainfall days in January: 25.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (22.7 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is August (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average sunshine days in January: 3.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average UV index in January: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Quito, Ecuador
- Average visibility in January: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (6km).
