January weather forecast
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

January

Weather in January

Kick-starting the year in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, January offers a welcome blend of warm days coupled with relatively cooler nights. The highest temperature noted remains 28.9°C (84°F), yet the nights see a drop to 17.2°C (63°F), making the weather quite pleasant. Humidity lingers around 64%, but the relatively light winds bring breezy moments. Amidst the sun-filled days, a spritz of rain may sporadically make an appearance. Overall, the January weather strikes a harmonious balance, perfect for any outdoor plans.

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), closely related to the 28.6°C (83.5°F) observed in December. During the month of January, an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) is recorded.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 64%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:02 CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in January leads to these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa during January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, is 28.9°C (84°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, the average relative humidity in January is 64%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa have in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:02 CST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 7.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average temperature in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (27.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°C).

Average pressure in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average pressure in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average wind speed in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average humidity in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).

Average rainfall in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average rainfall in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in January: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average rainfall days in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average sunshine days in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.3 days).

Average UV index in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average UV index in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average cloud cover in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in January: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
Average visibility in January
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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