January weather forecastLa Paz, Uruguay

January

Weather in January

As the year unfolds, January greets La Paz, Uruguay with Portuguese blue skies and striking summer temperatures. Marked by hot days that reach up to 27.8°C (82°F), the city boasts a great deal of pleasant warmth. Following December, a slight dip is noticeable in both temperature and sunshine hours. Offering an abundance of daylight at approximately 14.2 hours, residents enjoy the advantage of extended days. Despite the summer heat, a refreshing wind breeze at an average speed of 17.4km/h (10.8mph) brings comfort and relief.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the warmest month, with highs averaging 27.8°C (82°F) and lows at 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). One might feel worn out with persistent exposure and activity, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in La Paz, Uruguay, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of January, in La Paz, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:52 -03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

The high-temperature during January is 27.8°C (82°F) and the low-temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 64%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

In La Paz, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Paz, the average day length in January is 14h and 10min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:52 -03.

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

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

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

25.6°C

27.8°C

26.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.9km/h

18.4km/h

18.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.3

15.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average high temperature in January: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).

Average pressure in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average wind speed in January: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average humidity in January: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average rainfall in January: 46mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and November (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average daylight in January: 14h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
La Paz, Uruguay

Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
La Paz, Uruguay

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).