January weather forecast
Colonels Ridge, Jamaica

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Colonels Ridge, Jamaica, is another warm winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20°C (68°F) and an average high of 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 27.8°C (82°F) and a minimum average of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Continuing activity during long-lasting exposure might induce tiredness and result in heat cramps.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.

Humidity

In Colonels Ridge, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Colonels Ridge is January, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically collects 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:02 EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Colonels Ridge, Jamaica, 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 Colonels Ridge. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Colonels Ridge?
The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F).
What is the average January temperature in Colonels Ridge?
The high-temperature, in January, in Colonels Ridge, is 27.8°C (82°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20°C (68°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Colonels Ridge?
In January, the average relative humidity in Colonels Ridge, Jamaica, is 81%.
What is the driest month in Colonels Ridge?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January in Colonels Ridge?
In Colonels Ridge, Jamaica, in January, it is raining for 20.5 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Colonels Ridge have in January?
In Colonels Ridge, the average day length in January is 11h and 11min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Colonels Ridge?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:02 EST.
How long on average sun shines in January in Colonels Ridge?
The average sunshine duration in January in Colonels Ridge is 7.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Colonels Ridge?
January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Colonels Ridge, Jamaica.
What is the UV index reading in January in Colonels Ridge?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Colonels Ridge, Jamaica, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average temperature in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average pressure in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average wind speed in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average humidity in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average rainfall in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average rainfall days in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average sunshine days in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average UV index in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average cloud cover in January
Colonels Ridge, 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 - Colonels Ridge, Jamaica
Average visibility in January
Colonels Ridge, 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).

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