Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Santa Cruz, Peru, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 12°C (53°F). Highs can soar to 18°C (64°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (45°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout January hovers around 91%.
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In January, Santa Cruz averages 307 mm (12.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 40 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 6 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 5% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In January, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 17, 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.
| 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 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||