January weather forecastReading, Jamaica

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Reading, Jamaica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Reading is 77%.

Rainfall

In Reading, Jamaica, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.2 rainfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Reading, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:04 EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Reading is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

Reading, Jamaica, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

The high-temperature in Reading during January is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and the low-temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

In Reading, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Reading is 11h and 10min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, in Reading, Jamaica, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:04 EST.

The average sunshine duration in January in Reading is 7.1h.

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Reading, Jamaica.

In Reading, Jamaica, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average pressure in January: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average wind speed in January: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13km/h).

Average humidity in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average rainfall in January: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 12min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January, May and November (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Reading, Jamaica

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).