January weather forecastRakops, Botswana

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Rakops, Botswana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The transition into January shows a subtle variation to a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F) from December's 32.8°C (91°F) in the average high-temperature. Rakops records an average temperature drop to an agreeable 22.2°C (72°F) in January.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Rakops, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:07 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Rakops is 10h.

UV index

In Rakops, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

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

In Rakops, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.9°C (89.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

In Rakops, Botswana, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

In Rakops, in January, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 13h and 14min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, in Rakops, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:07 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Rakops is 10h.

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

32.8°C

31.9°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.5km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.6

13.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average high temperature in January: 31.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average pressure in January: 1009mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March, April and May (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (22%).

Average rainfall in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average rainfall in January: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (82mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average rainfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

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
Rakops, Botswana

Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average UV index in January: 7

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Rakops, Botswana

Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January
Rakops, 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).