January weather forecast
May Hill, Jamaica

January

Weather in January

May Hill, Jamaica - Weather January' itemprop='relatedLink'>January, like December, in May Hill, Jamaica, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°C (80.6°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

May Hill, Jamaica, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 27°C (80.6°F) and a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In May Hill, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in May Hill, Jamaica, is January, when the rain falls for 22.1 days and typically collects 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of January in May Hill, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:04 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

In May Hill, Jamaica, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in May Hill?
January stands out as May Hill's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 27°C (80.6°F) and a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F).
What is the average January temperature in May Hill?
In May Hill, in January, the average high-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in January in May Hill?
In May Hill, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.
What is the driest month in May Hill?
January is the month with the least rainfall in May Hill, Jamaica. Rain falls for 22.1 days and accumulates 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January in May Hill?
In May Hill, during January, the rain falls for 22.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in May Hill?
In January, the average day length in May Hill, Jamaica, is 11h and 12min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in May Hill?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, in May Hill, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:04 EST.
How long on average sun shines in January in May Hill?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.
How high is the UV index in January in May Hill?
In May Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average temperature in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.6°C).

Average pressure in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average pressure in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average wind speed in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average humidity in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and July (81%).

Average rainfall in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average rainfall in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average rainfall in January: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (228mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (56mm).

Average rainfall days in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average rainfall days in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (21.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
May Hill, 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: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average sunshine days in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (7.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and November (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average UV index in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average cloud cover in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are May and November (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January - May Hill, Jamaica
Average visibility in January
May Hill, Jamaica
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, June, July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (6km).

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