January Weather in Maca

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Maca, Peru, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 5°C (42°F). Highs can soar to 14°C (58°F), while lows may dip to -2°C (28°F). Typically, the humidity level in Maca throughout January hovers around 92%.

-2°C (28°F)

Minimum temperature

5°C (42°F)

Average temperature

14°C (58°F)

Maximum temperature

92%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Maca averages 212 mm (8.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 55 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 10 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 9% probability of sunny days during this period.

212 mm (8.4 inches)

Precipitation

25 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 10 minutes

Sunshine hours

9%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Maca reaches a maximum of 24, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  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
UVI 3 7 13 19 23 24 21 16 10 5 2 1 0
Exposure Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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