Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 27.8°C (82°F) and an average low of 20°C (68°F).Heat index
The average heat index in January is calculated to be a hot 32°C (89.6°F). A sense of exhaustion might occur with extended exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically collects 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Banks is 11h and 12min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:03 EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Banks is 7.3h.UV index
January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Banks. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Banks?
What is the average January temperature in Banks?
What is the average humidity in January in Banks?
What is the driest month in Banks?
How many days does it rain in January in Banks?
What is the average length of the day in January in Banks?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Banks?
How long on average sun shines in January in Banks?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Banks?
How high is the UV index in January in Banks?
Average temperature in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average high temperature in January: 27.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.8°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 20°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (23.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (20°C).
Average pressure in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average pressure in January: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.4mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average rainfall in January: 33mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (33mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average rainfall days in January: 20.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (20.1 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are October and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average sunshine days in January: 5.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (7.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average cloud cover in January: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, July, August, September and December (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Banks, Jamaica
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October and December (8km).
