January weather forecastLancelin, Australia

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lancelin, Australia, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.8°C (94.6°F) and min 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

January is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 34.8°C (94.6°F) and as low as 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Lancelin, the average relative humidity in January is 44%.

Rainfall

In Lancelin, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lancelin, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:20 pm AWST.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.