January weather forecastMerida, Venezuela

January

Weather in January

With a feel of a fresh start, January rings in the New Year in Merida, Venezuela. Temperature fluctuations remain relatively stable, but rainfall and humidity tend to increase slightly. The upward swing in moisture gives a rush to the early morning fog seen over the mountains, creating a photogenic landscape. During this period, the gusty winds pick up speed, reaching their peak height of 6km/h (3.7mph). Notwithstanding, the city remains enveloped in moderate daylight and sunshine.

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 18.7°C (65.7°F), hardly diverging from December's 18.3°C (64.9°F). Merida's average low-temperature in January is measured at a fresh 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:50 -04.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Merida are January through March, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Merida, 18.7°C (65.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.9°C (51.6°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically collects 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In Merida, in January, during 18.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Merida, the average day length in January is 11h and 41min.

On the first day of January in Merida, Venezuela, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:50 -04.

With an average of 9.2h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

In Merida, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Merida are January through March, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe 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

18.3°C

18.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.3km/h

4.1km/h

3.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.8

7.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average high temperature in January: 18.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (18.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 10.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average pressure in January: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average wind speed in January: 3.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and November (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (314mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (39mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average rainfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average daylight in January: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (7.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average cloud cover in January: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Merida, Venezuela

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).