January weather forecast
San Pedro Sula, Honduras

San Pedro Sula, Honduras, typically experiences a relatively mild start to the year. Weather conditions are generally cooler in January than in the upcoming months. Average low temperatures reach 19.8°C (67.6°F), while the high weather recording clocks at about 29.2°C (84.6°F). The city experiences mild humidity levels and is typically hit by rain on approximately six days over the course of the month. By all indications, January ushers in the new year with gentler weather conditions before the heat of the summer months kicks in.

Temperature

January and December are the coldest months in San Pedro Sula, with an average high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In San Pedro Sula, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In San Pedro Sula, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. In San Pedro Sula, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89 days and collects up to 1173mm (46.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

In San Pedro Sula, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:49 CST.

Sunshine

In San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in San Pedro Sula is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 9 during January morphs into the following directions:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Even on a cloudy day, sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be used liberally and reapplied often, especially after a swim or outdoor activity.