January weather forecast
Kokoda, Papua New Guinea

January in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea welcomes the new year with a hot and humid climate. The temperatures remain relatively high, reaching up to 29.8°C (85.6°F) as the highest average, indicating the summer season at full swing. The skies are mostly cloudy, suggesting frequent interactions between sunshine and showers throughout the month. The winds are also mildly active during January, keeping the surroundings lively. Coupled with relatively long daylight hours, Kokoda boasts an outdoor-friendly environment.

Temperature

Kokoda's January average high-temperature settles at a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During January, Kokoda records an average temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In January, in Kokoda, the rain falls for 23.4 days. Throughout January, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kokoda, there are 249.8 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kokoda, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:37 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Kokoda is 8.9h.

UV index

January, March through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kokoda. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.