January weather forecast
Majors, The Bahamas

January

Weather in January

Majors, The Bahamas, starts the year with noticeable humidity, some rainfall, and moderate winds. Interestingly, January hosts the second highest gust of wind, reaching up to 35.2km/h (21.9mph). The month has a fair amount of cloud cover, with daylight averaging just below 11 hours. Compared to the coming months, January subtly ushers in the warmer Caribbean temperatures.

Temperature

Majors marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F), a subtle shift from December's 26.1°C (79°F). Majors marks an average drop to a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F) during nighttime in January, following the high of the day.

Humidity

In Majors, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Majors, in January, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Majors, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Majors, in January, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Majors is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:43 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?
The high-temperature, in January, in Majors, records 25.1°C (77.2°F), while the low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Majors, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Majors, during January, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
How warm is the water in January?
In Majors, the average seawater temperature in January is 26°C (78.8°F). For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.
How many hours of daylight does Majors have in January?
In January, the average day length in Majors is 10h and 56min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:43 EST.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
January and February, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Majors?
The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (23.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average wind speed in January: 25.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (20.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall in January: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (19mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.1 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average sea temperature in January: 26°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July, August, September and October (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (25°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Majors, The Bahamas
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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