January weather forecastHukuntsi, Botswana

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Hukuntsi, Botswana, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, the average high-temperature rests at a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of January, an average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is noted during the nights.

Heat index

January's average heat index is estimated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for 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.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

In Hukuntsi, during January, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hukuntsi, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:22 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January temperatures in Hukuntsi vary between a high-temperature of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 41%.

In January, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 13h and 25min.

On the first day of January in Hukuntsi, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:22 CAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

33.3°C

32.6°C

31.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.2km/h

13.7km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.1

15.9

13.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average high temperature in January: 32.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average pressure in January: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average wind speed in January: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average humidity in January: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (45%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (21%).

Average rainfall in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average rainfall in January: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average daylight in January: 13h and 24min

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

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, 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
Hukuntsi, Botswana

Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Hukuntsi, Botswana

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).