January weather forecastHuaraz, Peru

Weather in January

The start of the year in Huaraz, Peru brings persistent rainfall, making for an atmospheric, misty setting throughout January. The city experiences a reasonable range of temperatures during this period, the low reading registers at 1°C (33.8°F) and high peaks at 14°C (57.2°F). Though the now wet season doesn't offer much sun, daylight hours are still significant with an average daily duration. This damp period in the city is contrasted by February, which though still rainy, records a slight decrease in rainfall compared to January. All in all, despite the dampness, the weather remains fairly conducive to outdoor activity throughout the month.

Temperature

January through April and September are known as Huaraz's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Rainfall

In Huaraz, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. In Huaraz, Peru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 683mm (26.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Huaraz, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Huaraz, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:39 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January through March and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 12 translates into the following recommendations:
Utilize all vital precautions. Guarding against sun harm is non-negotiable. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.