January weather forecastYamba, Australia

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Yamba, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Temperature

Yamba witnesses the warmest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Yamba, Australia, during January, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 680mm (26.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yamba, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:45 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Yamba is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.