Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (77°F). Typically, the humidity level in West Island throughout January hovers around 80%.
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In January, West Island averages 179 mm (7.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 44 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 8 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 22% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In January, the UV Index in West Island reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||