January weather forecastCaledonia, Guyana

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Caledonia, Guyana, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Caledonia witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Caledonia, Guyana, in January, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 312.9 rainfall days, and 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of January in Caledonia, Guyana, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:01 -04.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Caledonia, Guyana, is January, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, May, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in January leads to these guidelines:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Feb 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Caledonia's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

In Caledonia, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.8°C (71.2°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 36°C (96.8°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Caledonia is 83%.

In Caledonia, Guyana, in January, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in January in Caledonia, Guyana, is 11h and 46min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, in Caledonia, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:01 -04.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Caledonia, Guyana, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

In Caledonia, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

January, February, May, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Caledonia is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

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January

Feb

Average high temperature

29.9°C

29.3°C

29.4°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7km/h

7.2km/h

7.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.3

1.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average high temperature in January: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average pressure in January: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average rainfall in January: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (55mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average rainfall days in January: 27.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (20.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average daylight in January: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average sunshine days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (8.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Caledonia, Guyana

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June and December (UV index 6).