January weather forecastDilkoon, Australia

Weather in January

January, like December, in Dilkoon, Australia, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.4°C (65.1°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. 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 extremely significant for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Dilkoon is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dilkoon, in January, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dilkoon, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 680mm (26.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dilkoon, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Dilkoon, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:46 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In Dilkoon, the average sunshine in January is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.