January weather forecastDover Heights, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Dover Heights, Australia, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average high of 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in January, averaging 26.2°C (79.2°F) at the high end and 20.3°C (68.5°F) at the low end.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Dover Heights is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dover Heights, during January, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. In Dover Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 635mm (25") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Note: Imagine a swim in 23.3°C (73.9°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.

Frequently asked questions

Dover Heights's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in January, with a high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Dover Heights in January has an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In January, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout January, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average sea temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23.3°C (73.9°F) water may be enjoyable.

In January, the average day length is 14h and 7min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm AEDT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Dover Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average pressure in January: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average rainfall in January: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.7 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in January: 23.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Dover Heights, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Dover Heights, 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).