January weather forecast
Orchid Island, Taiwan

January in Orchid Island, Taiwan, greets the residents with a moderate climate. The coolness of the winter months is starting to recede and the annual increase in temperature commences. The most significant climatological factor this month is the rainfall, with noticeable 248mm (9.76") precipitation. Despite the daylight beginning to increase, the sunlight hours remain relatively low, making the majority of the day partly cloudy on average. The UV index during this period indicates a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

Temperature

January, February and December, with an average high-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), are marked as the coldest months in Orchid Island.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 22 days. Throughout January, 248mm (9.76") of precipitation is accumulated. In Orchid Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217 days and collects up to 2979mm (117.28") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January and February, with an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Orchid Island.
Note: If someone is sensitive to cold, the enjoyment of swimming in 24°C (75.2°F) water hinges on factors like sunshine, wind, and the current air temperature. (For context: Olympic swimming competitions are held in water temperatures of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Orchid Island, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of January, in Orchid Island, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:41 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January through March, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Orchid Island, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take note! Sand and water reflections strengthen the Sun's UV exposure.