Weather in January
January in the
Marshall Islands marks the beginning of the dry season, and the country experiences relatively lower rainfall compared to other months. The average rainfall in January is around 160mm, which is considerably less than the peaks seen in the wet season. Despite being termed as the 'dry' season, brief showers can still occur, and the overall environment remains humid but is tempered by the northeastern trade winds.
The temperatures in January are slightly lower than in the peak of the wet season, but they still remain comfortably warm. The average high temperature is around 29°C, while the average low is about 25°C. These temperatures make January one of the cooler months in the Marshall Islands, although 'cool' is a relative term in this tropical paradise.
Notable cities like Majuro, the capital, and Kwajalein experience similar weather patterns. Majuro, situated on the eastern edge of the country, might receive slightly less wind due to its geographical position, resulting in slightly higher apparent temperatures.
In comparison to
December, January sees a further decrease in rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures, contributing to the overall pleasant conditions typical for the dry season. Moving into
February, the weather patterns remain fairly consistent with January, as the dry season continues to offer respite from the intense rains of the wet months.
As for extreme values, January does not typically hold records for the hottest, coldest, or rainiest month of the year in the Marshall Islands. The weather in January is more notable for its stability and generally pleasant conditions than for any extremes.
- Majuro - January »
The temperature in Majuro during January sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 27.3°C. January and March, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Majuro, Marshall Islands. - Ebeye - January »
In Ebeye the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 29.9°C and a low of 25°C. The average relative humidity in January in Ebeye is 76.7%. - Jabor - January »
On the last day of January, in Jabor, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:50 +12. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:38. - Wotje - January »
On the first day of January in Wotje sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:29. In Wotje in January, the average water temperature is 27.9°C. - Enewetak - January »
In Enewetak in January, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 140mm of accumulated precipitation. January heralds the New Year with moderately high temperatures in Enewetak, Marshall Islands. - Kwajalein - January »
The months with the coldest seawater in Kwajalein are January through May and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C. Being the first month of the year, January sets the tone for the weather conditions on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. - Kili - January »
On the first day of January in Kili sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:40. On the first day of January in Kili, Marshall Islands, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:40. - Taroa - January »
In Taroa, Marshall Islands, in January, the average water temperature is 27.9°C. On the first day of January in Taroa, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:27. - Ebon - January »
The months with the coldest seawater in Ebon are January and December, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C. The months with the coldest seawater in Ebon are January and December, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C. - Wotho Atoll - January »
On the first day of January in Wotho Atoll, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:45. January's weather, with its moderate climate and varying daylight, opens a refreshing chapter of the calendar year in Wotho Atoll.
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