January weather forecast
El Amparo, Guatemala

January

Weather in January

January is a tropical winter month in El Amparo, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), hardly diverging from December's 29.8°C (85.6°F). During January, the temperature is averaged to a low of 22.2°C (72°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is computed to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In El Amparo, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:06 CST.

Sunshine

In El Amparo, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is January?
The high-temperature, in January, in El Amparo, is 30.2°C (86.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.2°C (72°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the least humid month?
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In El Amparo, in January, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in El Amparo?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:06 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does El Amparo have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.7h.
When is the highest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in El Amparo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in El Amparo is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (22.2°C).

Average pressure in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (63%).

Average rainfall in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in January: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (244mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).

Average rainfall days in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).

Average UV index in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in January: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (9km).

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