January weather forecast
Cape Canaveral, FL

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A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida
A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is another pleasant winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Cape Canaveral sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and a low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Cape Canaveral is 73%.

Rainfall

In Cape Canaveral, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Cape Canaveral, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.7 days and collects up to 36.57" (929mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C).
Note: In 71.4°F (21.9°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

In Cape Canaveral, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Cape Canaveral, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Cape Canaveral?

Temperature records in Cape Canaveral mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 68.4°F (20.2°C) and lows at 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What are the temperatures in Cape Canaveral in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Cape Canaveral, is 68.4°F (20.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Cape Canaveral?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in Cape Canaveral in January?

In Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Cape Canaveral?

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in January in Cape Canaveral?

In Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January, the average water temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C). Swimming in 71.4°F (21.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Cape Canaveral have in January?

The average day length in January in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is 10h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cape Canaveral?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cape Canaveral, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cape Canaveral?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cape Canaveral have in January?

In Cape Canaveral, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cape Canaveral?

With an average maximum UV index of 4, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

How high is the UV index in January in Cape Canaveral?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average temperature in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (59.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average pressure in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average wind speed in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

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

Average humidity in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average humidity in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 71.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (71.4°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

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: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average sunshine days in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average UV index in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average visibility in January - Cape Canaveral, 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).

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