January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average UV index in January

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Weather in January

The composite weather scene for Gaza, West Bank in January, stresses the onset of the year with cooler conditions. The city witnesses modest daytime temperatures around 18.3°C (64.9°F) and significant rainfall of 104mm (4.09") as a characteristic of winter in this part of the world. Comparatively cooler than the months that follow, daylight is fairly limited, scarce sunshine, and higher humidity make the atmosphere heavier. The city warms up progressively as January’s somewhat chilly weather gives way to relatively milder February.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures in Gaza, with an average high of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and an average low of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Gaza is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January in Gaza, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gaza.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gaza are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Gaza?

January, recording an average high temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and a low temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F), is Gaza's coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Gaza in January?

Gaza in January has an average high-temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Gaza?

The average relative humidity in January in Gaza, West Bank, is 85%.

What is the rainiest month in Gaza?

January is the month with the most rainfall in Gaza, West Bank. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Gaza?

In Gaza, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in January in Gaza?

In January, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). Swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Gaza have in January?

The average day length in January in Gaza, West Bank, is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gaza?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, in Gaza, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gaza?

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gaza?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Gaza, West Bank, is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gaza?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gaza, West Bank.

What is the UV index reading in January in Gaza?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Gaza, West Bank, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium 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

20.6°C 69.1°F

18.3°C 64.9°F

18.9°C 66°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average high temperature in January: 18.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

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Average humidity in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average rainfall in January: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average sea temperature in January: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.7°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average UV index in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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January weather forecast
Gaza, West Bank

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