January weather forecastSmithton, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Smithton, Australia, is another comfortable summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.7°C (67.5°F) and min 13°C (55.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low of 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Smithton, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Smithton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 520mm (20.47") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Smithton, Australia, in January, the average water temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Smithton is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:41 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In Smithton, the average sunshine in January is 9.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during January morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a minimum temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

During January, Smithton experiences an average high-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 74%, January is the least humid month in Smithton.

The average relative humidity in January in Smithton is 74%.

In Smithton, Australia, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.

In Smithton, Australia, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.8°C (62.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in January in Smithton is 14h and 43min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:41 pm AEDT.

In Smithton, Australia, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Smithton, Australia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average high temperature in January: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average wind speed in January: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (17.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in January: 16.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (12.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Smithton, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Smithton, 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).