Weather in January
Temperature
With the arrival of January, Santa Cruz transitions to an average high temperature of a still refreshing 19°C (66.2°F), nearly identical to December's weather. Santa Cruz in January anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation.Sea temperature
January through April, with an average sea temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Santa Cruz.Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Santa Cruz, Portugal, is 10h and 17min.On the first day of January in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 18:38 WET.
Sunshine
January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Santa Cruz.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average high temperature in January: 19°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 13°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July, August and September (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and March (13°C).
Average rainfall in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average rainfall in January: 96mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in January: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (12 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in January: 18°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (18°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in January
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Santa Cruz, Portugal
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