Dominican RepublicThe weather in January in Santa María
It's warm in January in Santa María with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Santa María. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Santa María, Dominican Republic. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2017, Santa María reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Santa María
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa María. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Santa María | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 45 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa María with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa María is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Santa María, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Santa María
Temperature in January in Santa María over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Santa María, Dominican Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa María
Total precipitation in January in Santa María over the years
Daily UV index in January in Santa María
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa María, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Santa María by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa María. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.