January weather forecastSouth Palm Beach, FL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is an agreeable winter month in South Palm Beach, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 64°F (17.8°C) and max 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

South Palm Beach's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and a low of 64°F (17.8°C).

Humidity

In South Palm Beach, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C).
Note: Cold sensitivities vary, but with the right amount of sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a warm day, a swim in 74.1°F (23.4°C) waters might be just right. Remember, Olympic swimmers are used to waters between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in South Palm Beach, Florida, is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of January in South Palm Beach, Florida, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in South Palm Beach, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during January translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

South Palm Beach's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a low of 64°F (17.8°C).

In South Palm Beach, in January, the average high-temperature is 72.5°F (22.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C).

In January, the average relative humidity in South Palm Beach, Florida, is 73%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

In South Palm Beach, during January, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C), are months with the coldest seawater in South Palm Beach.

In South Palm Beach, in January, the average water temperature is 74.1°F (23.4°C). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 74.1°F (23.4°C) water may be enjoyable.

In South Palm Beach, the average day length in January is 10h and 41min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Palm Beach, Florida, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine in South Palm Beach, Florida, are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in South Palm Beach is 6h.

January is the month with the lowest UV index in South Palm Beach, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in South Palm Beach, Florida, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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

75°F

72.5°F

73.9°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7mph

12.1mph

11.7mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

16.5

13.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.6

12.6

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

36%

33%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average high temperature in January: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72.5°F).

Average low temperature in January: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64°F).

Average pressure in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (9.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average sea temperature in January: 74.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (85.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (74.1°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average daylight in January: 10h and 42min

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

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.3 days).

Average UV index in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January, October, November and December (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
South Palm Beach, FL

Average visibility in January: 6mi

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