January weather forecastIerapetra, Greece

The Kales Venetian fortress, at the entrance to the Lelapetra Harbour in Greece

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ierapetra, Greece, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature varying between 14°C (57.2°F) and 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the most humid months in Ierapetra.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ierapetra, there are 96 rainfall days, and 227mm (8.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ierapetra, the average seawater temperature in January is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:43 EET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ierapetra, Greece, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year in Ierapetra is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Ierapetra in January has an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are most humid months in Ierapetra, Greece.

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

In Ierapetra, in January, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

In Ierapetra, the average seawater temperature in January is 17.3°C (63.1°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In January, the average day length in Ierapetra is 10h and 7min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, in Ierapetra, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:43 EET.

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Ierapetra, Greece.

The average sunshine duration in January in Ierapetra, Greece, is 6.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

15.8°C

14°C

14.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.8km/h

21.5km/h

20.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

12.7

13.7

12.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.5

12.7

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average high temperature in January: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in January: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average pressure in January: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average wind speed in January: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (40mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average rainfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average sea temperature in January: 17.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Ierapetra, Greece

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).