January weather forecastEmerald, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Emerald, Australia, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 33.2°C (91.8°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Emerald's average high-temperature is noted with the start of January, touching a still tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F) from December's 33.7°C (92.7°F). During January, the average low-temperature is an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Emerald, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Emerald, Australia. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Emerald, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

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

The high-temperature during January is 33.2°C (91.8°F) and the low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is evaluated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Emerald, Australia, is 63%.

January is the month with the most rainfall in Emerald. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

In Emerald, Australia, in January, during 13.4 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 13h and 24min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

In Emerald, the average sunshine duration in January is 10h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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

33.7°C

33.2°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.2km/h

14.4km/h

13.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.7

16.5

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Emerald, Australia

Average high temperature in January: 33.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Emerald, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Emerald, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Emerald, Australia

Average humidity in January: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and June (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Emerald, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Emerald, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.9 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Emerald, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Emerald, Australia

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Emerald, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Emerald, Australia

Average visibility in January: 9km

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