January weather forecast
Metinaro, East Timor

January in East Timor's Metinaro offers gentle climate respite with an average temperature that moderates between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F). At the beginning of the year, skies typically carry 40% cloud cover. Traditionally, the weather pattern includes a relative humidity of 79%, which contributes to the general wetness felt in this month. Rainfall typically records an average high with 159mm (6.26") precipitated across 27.3 days, making Metinaro's January the third rainiest month of the year. Daylight graces Metinaro for about 12.6 hours per day, with the sun available to bask under for about 8.1 hours.

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F), showing a slight difference from December's 27.9°C (82.2°F). In Metinaro, the month of January brings a consistent average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 30°C (86°F). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Metinaro are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Metinaro, East Timor, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout January, 159mm (6.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metinaro, East Timor, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 906mm (35.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Metinaro is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:04 +09.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, June through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Metinaro. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.