Dominica Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is the coldest month of the year in Dominica, which is still warm with an average temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average highs and lows are at 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F) respectively. January is one of the driest months of the year in Dominica with an average precipitation of 5.24 mm (0.21 inches) spread over 31 days. The island is affected by strong winds in January, with an average speed of 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph). Dominica has an average humidity of 73% in January, and the skies are mostly clear with an average cloud cover of 47%. Travelers can expect good visibility of around 17.1 km (10.6 miles) on average. The UV index is high at 8.4, indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Dominica in January?
Average air temperature in Dominica is 25.3°C (77.6°F) in January. The outside temperature in Dominica feels like 25.7°C (78.3°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.2°C (84.5°F) and feels like 30.8°C (87.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 21.2°C (70.2°F) which feels like 21.2°C (70.2°F).
How hot is Dominica in January?
The hot temperature in January in Dominica rises to 31.9°C (89.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 35.3 °C (95.5°F). The average maximum temp in Dominica is 29.2°C (95.5°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Dominica in January?
The coldest temp in Dominica in January drops to 19°C (66.2°F) during the cold nights. With 36km/h (22.4mph) winds and 73% humidity it feels like 19°C (66.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Dominica in January?
Yes, it rains for 31 days in Dominica in January averaging 5.24 mm of precipitation. Dominica has a 96.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Dominica throughout January?
Dominica has 5.24 mm (0.21 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 31 days out of the entire month.
Is Dominica windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Dominica during January is 36km/h (22.4mph) and average windgust is 41.9km/h (26mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 74.2km/h (46.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Dominica in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East-Northeast direction in Dominica.
What are the humidity levels in Dominica in January?
The average humidity levels in Dominica in January are 73%. Daily humidity levels in Dominica range from 65% to 86.3% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Dominica in January?
Dominica has 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Dominica in January is at 6:34:52 and the sunset is at 17:54:56.
What is the cloud coverage in Dominica in January?
Clouds cover 47% of the sky on average throughout January in Dominica. The cloud coverage ranges from 27.2% to 86.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Dominica?
The average UV index in Dominica is 8.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Dominica in January?
The average solar radiation is 242.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Dominica during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 200 W/m2 to 275 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Dominica?
The average solar energy during January in Dominica is 20.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 17.2 MJ/m2, to 23.6 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Dominica in January?
Yes, there is a 10.5% risk for severe weather in Dominica in January.
What is the air pressure in Dominica in January?
On average the air pressure in Dominica in January is 1015.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.1 mb to 1017.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Dominica in January?
The average daylight visibility in Dominica in January is 17.1 km (10.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.3 km (9.5 miles) to 18.5 km (11.5 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Dominica in January?
The average dew point in Dominica during January is 19.8°C (67.7°F).
Where is the data for Dominica climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Dominica in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- 3FOA6 (maritime)
- MELVILLE HALL AIRPORT, DO
- CANEFIELD AIRPORT, DO
- TRINITE CARAVELLE, MB
- FM1HN Fort de France MQ
- MERFR00 (maritime)
- TDCF
- TDPD