January weather forecastPitseng, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

Weather in Pitseng, Lesotho, starts the year with pleasantly warm conditions. The city experiences average high temperatures of 26.1°C (79°F), making it the warmest month of the year. As it transitions from the hot December, the city witnesses a decline in humidity levels from 51% to 54%. Winds are relatively calm in January, adding to the comfortable weather conditions. Even though the sun shines brightly for approximately 11.6 hours, residents and tourists must always wear protective clothing due to a moderate UV index of 6.

Temperature

Pitseng notes the warmest temperatures in January, with a high average of 26.1°C (79°F) and a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

In Pitseng, in January, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Pitseng, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:04 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in January leads to these recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

January, known for its average high temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average low temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F), is the warmest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Pitseng, is 26.1°C (79°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.8°C (58.6°F).

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

In Pitseng, during January, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Pitseng, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In January, the average day length is 13h and 45min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:04 SAST.

In Pitseng, the average sunshine duration in January is 11.6h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 48min

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 36min

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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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).