January weather forecastMidway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

January

Weather in January

Weather in Midway Atoll in January introduces the year with temperatures ranging from 62°F (16.7°C) to 70°F (21.1°C). This month experiences relatively high rainfall with up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation. The frequent rainfall during this period keeps the atmosphere cool and the feeling of winter slightly lingers. Despite this, the sea remains agreeable with mild temperatures. As the month progresses, changes in weather patterns start making it drier and a little warmer, transitioning to the conditions experienced in February.

Temperature

Midway Atoll experiences its coldest period in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 68°F (20°C). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Midway Atoll, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:28 pm SST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 14h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in January transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period falls in January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches 70°F (21.1°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Midway Atoll, records 70°F (21.1°C), while the low-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C).

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

In Midway Atoll, during January, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

The months with the coldest seawater are January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 68°F (20°C).

In Midway Atoll, Midway Island, in January, the average water temperature is 68°F (20°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 68°F (20°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

In Midway Atoll, the average day length in January is 10h and 35min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:28 pm SST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 14h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 14h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average high temperature in January: 70°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (84°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (70°F).

Average low temperature in January: 62°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July, August and September (75°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (62°F).

Average rainfall in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average rainfall in January: 5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average rainfall days in January: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (9 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average sea temperature in January: 68°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (81°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (68°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average daylight in January: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 14h

The months with the most sunshine are July, September and October (Average sunshine: 18h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 14h).

Average UV index in January
Midway Atoll, Midway Island, USA

Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).