January weather forecast
Tennant Creek, Australia

January, like December, in Tennant Creek, Australia, is another fiery hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, Tennant Creek's average high-temperature clocks in at a still fiery hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. During January, Tennant Creek's temperature averages to a moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F) at night.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 45%, January is the most humid month in Tennant Creek.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Tennant Creek. Rain falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:16 pm ACST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 8.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during January translates into the following directions:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.