January weather forecast
Merida, Mexico

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The Santa Ana Church in Merida, Mexico, surrounded by beautiful flowers and palm trees
The Santa Ana Church in Merida, Mexico, surrounded by beautiful flowers and palm trees

Weather in January

Merida kicks off the New Year with a temperate climate. January continues to demonstrate a pattern of high humidity with a relative average of 73%. The rainfall is moderate, making the city humid and mildly warm but the temperatures remain pleasant and reasonably warm. The daylight hours remain sparse, indicating shorter days. Enjoying outdoor activities is a breeze; however, carrying an umbrella might be a good idea.

Temperature

Merida records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is appraised at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Merida is 73%.

Rainfall

In Merida, Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Merida, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Merida, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Merida?

In Merida, Mexico, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Is it hot in Merida during January?

During January, Merida experiences an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Merida?

In Merida, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in Merida in January?

In Merida, Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Merida have in January?

The average day length in January is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Merida?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Merida, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Merida?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Merida?

In Merida, Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Merida?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Merida, Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in January in Merida?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Merida, Mexico

Average temperature in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (35.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Merida, Mexico

Average pressure in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Merida, Mexico

Average wind speed in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.6km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Merida, Mexico

Average humidity in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (63%).

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Average rainfall in January
Merida, Mexico

Average rainfall in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (99mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Merida, Mexico

Average rainfall days in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (7.2 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Merida, Mexico

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Merida, Mexico

Average sunshine days in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Merida, Mexico

Average UV index in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Merida, Mexico

Average cloud cover in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Merida, Mexico

Average visibility in January - Merida, Mexico
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May and June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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