January weather forecast
Lower Qeme, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

Lower Qeme, Lesotho's weather in January starts warmer with very few cold days. Dominant characteristics of the local climate include notable temperature highs, reaching up to 26.1°C (79°F). Detracting from the heat of the day, winds register as mild and refreshing, not particularly strong nor weak for this time of the year. Relative humidity is fairly moderate, heralding amicable conditions for both outdoors activities and cozy indoor reading sessions. The month closes, leaving a promise of slight cooling on the horizon.

Temperature

January is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 26.1°C (79°F) to a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

In Lower Qeme, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

Rainfall

In Lower Qeme, during January, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Lower Qeme, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lower Qeme is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Lower Qeme, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:08 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lower Qeme, Lesotho, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Lower Qeme?
January stands out as Lower Qeme's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and a low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F).
What is the temperature in January in Lower Qeme?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lower Qeme are 26.1°C (79°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Lower Qeme?
The average relative humidity in January in Lower Qeme is 54%.
How much does it rain in Lower Qeme in January?
In Lower Qeme, during January, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Lower Qeme?
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in January in Lower Qeme?
In January, the average day length in Lower Qeme is 13h and 47min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lower Qeme?
On the first day of January in Lower Qeme, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:08 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in January in Lower Qeme?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Lower Qeme?
The months with the highest UV index in Lower Qeme are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in January in Lower Qeme?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in January: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in January: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in January: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 11h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Lower Qeme, Lesotho
  • 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).

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