January weather forecastDalkeith, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Dalkeith, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°C (81.5°F) and min 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F), nearly identical to December's 25.7°C (78.3°F). Dalkeith experiences a nighttime temperature average of 19.5°C (67.1°F) during January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F). Persisting in activity during long-term exposure might induce weariness, with subsequent heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Dalkeith are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Dalkeith, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dalkeith, there are 114 rainfall days, and 404mm (15.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Dalkeith, Australia, the average seawater temperature in January is 21.9°C (71.4°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Dalkeith is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of January in Dalkeith, Australia, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:19 pm AWST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Dalkeith.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.

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

In Dalkeith, 27.5°C (81.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.5°C (67.1°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Dalkeith.

The average relative humidity in January in Dalkeith is 59%.

In Dalkeith, Australia, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

In Dalkeith, Australia, in January, the average water temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Dalkeith, Australia, the average day length in January is 13h and 58min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dalkeith, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:19 pm AWST.

The months with the most sunshine in Dalkeith are January and December, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Dalkeith, Australia, is 11.6h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Dalkeith.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Dalkeith is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

25.7°C

27.5°C

27.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21km/h

21.1km/h

20.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

5.2

5.4

4.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.2

22.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average high temperature in January: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (12.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 19.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (16.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (11mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average sea temperature in January: 21.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (23.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are September and October (19°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 11h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Dalkeith, Australia

Average visibility in January: 10km

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