January weather forecast
Port Keats, Australia

January, like December, in Port Keats, Australia, is another torrid summer month, with an average temperature varying between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Port Keats records an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.3°C (95.5°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Port Keats, in the month of January, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
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. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Port Keats is 62%.

Rainfall

In Port Keats, in January, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. In Port Keats, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 402mm (15.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Port Keats is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:27 pm ACST.

Sunshine

January and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Keats are January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in January interprets into the following advice:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.