January weather forecast
Motsie, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Motsie, Lesotho, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.8°C (58.6°F) and max 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

January brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Motsie, during January, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Motsie, Lesotho, 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 is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of January, in Motsie, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:06 SAST.

Sunshine

In Motsie, the average sunshine in January is 11.6h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in January leads to these recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Motsie?
In Motsie, January registers the highest temperatures, averaging 26.1°C (79°F) at the peak and 14.8°C (58.6°F) at the lowest.
What are January temperatures in Motsie?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Motsie during January are 26.1°C (79°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January in Motsie?
In January, the average relative humidity in Motsie, Lesotho, is 54%.
How many days does it rain in January in Motsie?
In Motsie, 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 Motsie?
In Motsie, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
What is the average length of the day in January in Motsie?
The average day length in January is 13h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Motsie?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:06 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in January in Motsie?
The average sunshine duration in January is 11.6h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Motsie?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Motsie, Lesotho.
What is the UV index reading in January in Motsie?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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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