January weather forecast
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

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Weather in January

In Butha-Buthe, the weather ushers in the new year with clear skies and persistent sunshine. The city experiences longer daylight hours and fair visibility. Sunshine is plentiful with 7.8 days of radiant light contributing to the warm setting. Nevertheless, in January, Butha-Buthe has the highest wind gust of the year, reaching up to 14.3km/h (8.9mph). The overall winds are also somewhat stronger this month, making for a lively atmosphere.

Temperature

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the highest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and a low of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Butha-Buthe is 64%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Butha-Buthe. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Butha-Buthe, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In Butha-Buthe, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of January, in Butha-Buthe, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

Sunshine

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the average sunshine in January is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during January morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Butha-Buthe?

January, recognised by an average high temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and a low of 13.5°C (56.3°F), is Butha-Buthe's warmest month.

What is the average January temperature in Butha-Buthe?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, during January are 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Butha-Buthe?

The average relative humidity in January is 64%.

What is the rainiest month in Butha-Buthe?

The month with the most rainfall in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, is January, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Butha-Buthe in January?

In Butha-Buthe, in January, during 19 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Butha-Buthe?

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Butha-Buthe have in January?

In January, the average day length in Butha-Buthe is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Butha-Buthe?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Butha-Buthe?

The average sunshine duration in January in Butha-Buthe is 11.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Butha-Buthe?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Butha-Buthe?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Butha-Buthe is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average temperature in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average pressure in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average wind speed in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average humidity in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (38%).

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Average rainfall in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in January: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average UV index in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average visibility in January - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).

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