January weather forecast
Melbourne, FL

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A long pier and sun shed on the Indian River in Melbourne, Florida
A long pier and sun shed on the Indian River in Melbourne, Florida

Weather in January

January sees a mild start to the year in Melbourne, Florida, with relatively comfortable temperatures. The weather cools from the highest average temperatures of 69.3°F (20.7°C), marking a calm start to the year. Daytona Beach is notorious for its rainy seasons; however, January only sees a relatively small 0.75" (19mm) of rainfall, on average. The foliage in Melbourne thrives in these conditions, painting the city with beautiful hues of green throughout the month. Prospective visitors are advised to pack a balance of warm and cold weather clothing, as the evenings may become chilly.

Temperature

Melbourne's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and lows of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

In Melbourne, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Melbourne, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Melbourne, there are 176.1 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Melbourne.
Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Melbourne is 10h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of January, in Melbourne, Florida, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Melbourne is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in January leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Melbourne?

Melbourne, Florida, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and a low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the temperature in January in Melbourne?

The high-temperature in Melbourne during January is 69.3°F (20.7°C) and the low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Melbourne?

The average relative humidity in January in Melbourne, Florida, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, Florida, in January, during 8.4 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest in Melbourne?

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Melbourne, Florida.

What is the ocean temperature in January in Melbourne?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Melbourne is 71.4°F (21.9°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in January in Melbourne?

The average day length in January in Melbourne, Florida, is 10h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Melbourne?

On the first day of January in Melbourne, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melbourne?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Melbourne have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Melbourne is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Melbourne?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Melbourne.

What is the UV index reading in January in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Melbourne, FL

Average temperature in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (58.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Melbourne, FL

Average pressure in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Melbourne, FL

Average wind speed in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Melbourne, FL

Average humidity in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Melbourne, FL

Average rainfall in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Melbourne, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Melbourne, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 71.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (71.4°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Melbourne, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Melbourne, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Melbourne, FL

Average UV index in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Melbourne, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Melbourne, FL

Average visibility in January - Melbourne, FL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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