January weather forecastYaraka, Australia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another torrid summer month in Yaraka, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°C (80.8°F) and max 35.7°C (96.3°F).

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.7°C (96.3°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In January, the average low-temperature is a warm 27.1°C (80.8°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Yaraka, the average relative humidity in January is 42%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yaraka, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Yaraka, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Yaraka is 10.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Yaraka, Australia, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Yaraka, 35.7°C (96.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°C (80.8°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Yaraka, Australia, is 42%.

The month with the most rainfall in Yaraka is January, when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

In Yaraka, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.

In Yaraka, Australia, the average day length in January is 13h and 29min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yaraka, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm AEST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Yaraka is 10.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Yaraka is 7. 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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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

36.3°C

35.7°C

34.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.7km/h

20.5km/h

18.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average high temperature in January: 35.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 27.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average pressure in January: 1007.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average wind speed in January: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (15.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average humidity in January: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average rainfall in January: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Yaraka, Australia

Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Yaraka, 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).