January weather forecast
Key West, FL

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A beach pier in Key West, Florida, with palm trees in the background
A beach pier in Key West, Florida, with palm trees in the background

Weather in January

January in Key West, Florida, is defined by mild temperatures. Following the cooler months, the climate tends to be more amenable, though there are periods of intermittent rainfall. The month experiences a slight increase in humidity levels. As the first month of the year, residents and tourists can expect typical seaside weather conditions combined with a relaxing atmosphere. Noteworthily, with the highest wind speed of 14.4mph (23.2km/h), January has the strongest sustained winds.

Temperature

Key West's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and lows of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Humidity

In Key West, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Key West, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Key West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 199.2 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Key West, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Key West, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Key West is January, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Key West's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and a low-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Key West in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Key West, is 72.7°F (22.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68.5°F (20.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest?

January and February, with an average ocean temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Key West, the average seawater temperature in January is 71.2°F (21.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°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).

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Key West, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Key West, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Key West, FL

Average temperature in January - Key West, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (82.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (68.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Key West, FL

Average pressure in January - Key West, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Key West, FL

Average wind speed in January - Key West, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Key West, FL

Average humidity in January - Key West, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Key West, FL

Average rainfall in January - Key West, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (5.12").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Key West, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Key West, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and September (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Key West, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Key West, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 71.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (71.2°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Key West, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Key West, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Key West, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Key West, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Key West, FL

Average UV index in January - Key West, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 5

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

Average cloud cover in January
Key West, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Key West, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Key West, FL

Average visibility in January - Key West, 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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