January weather forecastBamaga, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Bamaga, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing a slight difference from December's 33.5°C (92.3°F). Bamaga's nights in January cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Bamaga is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Bamaga. Rain falls for 28.5 days and accumulates 296mm (11.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Bamaga, Australia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:01 pm AEST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Bamaga, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bamaga are January, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Bamaga in January has an average high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Bamaga is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 296mm (11.65") of precipitation.

In Bamaga, Australia, in January, during 28.5 rainfall days, 296mm (11.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January in Bamaga, Australia, is 12h and 41min.

On the first day of January in Bamaga, Australia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:01 pm AEST.

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Bamaga is 7.4h.

January, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Bamaga, Australia.

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

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

33.5°C

31.5°C

30.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

12.8km/h

12.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.9

1.7

2.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average high temperature in January: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1006.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1006.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 296mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 28.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average daylight in January: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (1.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Bamaga, Australia

Average visibility in January: 9km

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