January weather forecastMount Cotton, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Mount Cotton, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°C (71.8°F) and max 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

Mount Cotton's temperature records reveal January as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and lows of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Continuing activity during long-lasting exposure might induce tiredness and result in heat cramps.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Mount Cotton, Australia, is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Mount Cotton, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout January, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Cotton, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.8 days and collects up to 665mm (26.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mount Cotton, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:42 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Mount Cotton, Australia, is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mount Cotton, Australia, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

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

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F), January stands out as the warmest month in Mount Cotton, Australia.

The high-temperature in Mount Cotton during January is 28.1°C (82.6°F) and the low-temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In January, in Mount Cotton, Australia, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout January, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mount Cotton, Australia, the average day length in January is 13h and 40min.

On the first day of January in Mount Cotton, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:42 pm AEST.

In Mount Cotton, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mount Cotton are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Mount Cotton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

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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

27.2°C

28.1°C

27.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.2km/h

16km/h

17.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.9

8.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mount Cotton, 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 (19.4°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and August (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mount Cotton, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Mount Cotton, 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).