January weather forecastKanye, Botswana

January

Weather in January

January in Kanye, Botswana brings temperatures reaching up to 31.3°C (88.3°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year. In addition to high heat, the characteristic January weather includes considerably high rainfall and a relatively high percentage of cloud coverage. However, despite its warm temperatures, sunshine hours are significantly shorter in January compared to the coming months. The UV index is notably high due to intense sunshine. The strong winds seen later in the year have not yet arrived.

Temperature

At the onset of January, Kanye records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. The average temperature drops to an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F) during the night in the month of January.

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 54%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 19:09 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kanye, the average sunshine in January is 11.3h.

UV index

January, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in January, in Kanye, is 31.3°C (88.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 54%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

In Kanye, in January, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in January is 13h and 29min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 19:09 CAT.

In Kanye, the average sunshine duration in January is 11.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Kanye, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health 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

31.5°C

31.3°C

30.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.4km/h

10.6km/h

9.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.9

13.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average high temperature in January: 31.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October, November and December (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average pressure in January: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average humidity in January: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average rainfall in January: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average rainfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

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

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: 11h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average sunshine days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kanye, Botswana

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Kanye, Botswana

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 5).

Average visibility in January
Kanye, 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).