January weather forecast
Watheroo, Australia

January, the same as December, in Watheroo, Australia, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.9°C (67.8°F) and max 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Temperature

In Watheroo, Australia, the month of January registers the highest temperatures, averaging 34.8°C (94.6°F) at the peak and 19.9°C (67.8°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 44%.

Rainfall

In Watheroo, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Watheroo is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of January, in Watheroo, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:15 pm AWST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.7h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Watheroo.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Watheroo are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.