January weather forecast
Walkerston, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Walkerston, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

Walkerston, Australia, measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F) in January, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Walkerston, Australia, during January report a consistent average of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.

Humidity

In Walkerston, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Walkerston, in January, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 150mm (5.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Walkerston, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 841mm (33.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Walkerston, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:49 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In Walkerston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January leads to these advisories:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Walkerston during January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Walkerston?
In January, the average relative humidity in Walkerston, Australia, is 78%.
How many days does it rain in January in Walkerston?
In Walkerston, Australia, in January, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 150mm (5.91") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Walkerston have in January?
In Walkerston, the average day length in January is 13h and 15min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Walkerston?
On the first day of January in Walkerston, Australia, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:49 pm AEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Walkerston have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Walkerston is 9.1h.
How high is the UV index in January in Walkerston?
In Walkerston, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average temperature in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average pressure in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average pressure in January: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average wind speed in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average humidity in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average rainfall in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average rainfall in January: 150mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average rainfall days in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.8 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average sunshine days in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average UV index in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average cloud cover in January
Walkerston, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January - Walkerston, Australia
Average visibility in January
Walkerston, 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).

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