January weather forecast
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rakanda, Papua New Guinea, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.8°C (78.4°F) and max 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

As January unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. A consistent average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted in Rakanda during the nights of January.

Heat index

January's heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Rakanda is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rakanda, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 314.3 rainfall days, and 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Rakanda is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 +10.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Rakanda are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Rakanda. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Rakanda during January?

During January, Rakanda experiences an average high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Rakanda?

In Rakanda, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Rakanda?

In January, the rain falls for 27.1 days. Throughout January, 217mm (8.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rakanda have in January?

In Rakanda, Papua New Guinea, the average day length in January is 12h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rakanda?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 +10.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Rakanda?

January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Rakanda, Papua New Guinea.

How long on average sun shines in January in Rakanda?

In Rakanda, Papua New Guinea, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Rakanda?

The months with the highest UV index in Rakanda are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Rakanda?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average temperature in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (25.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average pressure in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in January: 1007.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1010mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average wind speed in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.5km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average humidity in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in January: 217mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (109mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall days in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 27.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (24.4 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average sunshine days in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (4.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average UV index in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is April (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average cloud cover in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, September, October and November (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Average visibility in January - Rakanda, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and April (9km).

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