January weather forecastGepps Cross, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Gepps Cross, Australia, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18°C (64.4°F) and 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 18°C (64.4°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant 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.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 52%, January is the least humid month in Gepps Cross.

Rainfall

In Gepps Cross, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. In Gepps Cross, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.8 days and collects up to 273mm (10.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Gepps Cross, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

In Gepps Cross, the average sunshine in January is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gepps Cross are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

January, having an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), is the warmest month.

During January, Gepps Cross experiences an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 52%, January is the least humid month.

In Gepps Cross, Australia, the average relative humidity in January is 52%.

In Gepps Cross, Australia, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

The average day length in January in Gepps Cross, Australia, is 14h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm ACDT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Gepps Cross is 9.1h.

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

In Gepps Cross, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (8.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average pressure in January: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average humidity in January: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average rainfall in January: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Gepps Cross, 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 May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Gepps Cross, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Gepps Cross, 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).