January weather forecast
Charters Towers, Australia

January, the same as December, in Charters Towers, Australia, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

With January's arrival, Charters Towers notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. During January, Charters Towers experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. 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 extremely significant 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.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Charters Towers is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Charters Towers is January, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Charters Towers, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of January, in Charters Towers, Australia, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:58 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Charters Towers, Australia, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Charters Towers is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.