January weather forecastLowood, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Lowood, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

Lowood records the warmest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lowood, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Lowood, Australia, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lowood are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest temperatures in Lowood occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

In Lowood, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Lowood, Australia, is 76%.

The month with the most rainfall in Lowood is January, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

In Lowood, Australia, in January, during 17.3 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Lowood is 13h and 39min.

On the first day of January in Lowood, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AEST.

In Lowood, Australia, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Lowood, Australia, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

28.9°C

29.3°C

28.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.3

10.8

8.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lowood, Australia

Average high temperature in January: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Lowood, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lowood, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lowood, Australia

Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Lowood, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lowood, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.6 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lowood, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Lowood, Australia

Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lowood, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Lowood, Australia

Average visibility in January: 9km

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