January weather forecastMount Druitt, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Mount Druitt, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and an average high of 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 29.6°C (85.3°F) and a minimum average of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. 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. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Mount Druitt, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout January, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Druitt, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.7 days and collects up to 501mm (19.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Mount Druitt, Australia, tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and a low of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Mount Druitt, records 29.6°C (85.3°F), while the low-temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Mount Druitt, Australia, is 70%.

In January, in Mount Druitt, Australia, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout January, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Mount Druitt is 14h and 7min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Druitt, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm AEDT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Mount Druitt, Australia, is 8.4h.

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

In Mount Druitt, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (16°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average pressure in January: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average rainfall in January: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (22mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mount Druitt, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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 25).

Average visibility in January
Mount Druitt, 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).