January weather forecastKhudumelapye, Botswana

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Khudumelapye, Botswana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

With the start of January, Khudumelapye measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), not significantly differing from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). In Khudumelapye, the average low-temperature during the month of January is a pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Khudumelapye, the average relative humidity in January is 50%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:10 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Khudumelapye is 11.7h.

UV index

January, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 31.1°C (88°F) and 20.9°C (69.6°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

In Khudumelapye, the average relative humidity in January is 50%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

In Khudumelapye, in January, during 14.9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:10 CAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 11.7h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Khudumelapye is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average humidity in January: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (27%).

Average rainfall in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in January: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (54mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Khudumelapye, 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: 11h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, 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
Khudumelapye, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Khudumelapye, 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).