January weather forecast
Qamako, Lesotho

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Qamako, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°C (62.1°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

In Qamako, the month of January is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F). Continued exposure and engagement in activity might trigger tiredness and subsequently heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In Qamako, the average relative humidity in January is 50%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout January, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Qamako, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Qamako, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Qamako, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:09 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Qamako. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Qamako?
January, with its high-temperature average of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low-temperature average of 16.7°C (62.1°F), is the warmest month in Qamako, Lesotho.
How hot is it in Qamako in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Qamako, records 28°C (82.4°F), while the low-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Qamako?
In January, the average relative humidity in Qamako, Lesotho, is 50%.
How many days does it rain in January in Qamako?
In Qamako, in January, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Qamako?
In Qamako, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.
What is the average length of the day in January in Qamako?
In Qamako, Lesotho, the average day length in January is 13h and 49min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Qamako?
On the first day of January in Qamako, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:09 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Qamako have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Qamako, Lesotho, is 11.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Qamako?
The months with the highest UV index in Qamako are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Qamako?
In Qamako, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average temperature in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average pressure in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in January: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average wind speed in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average humidity in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in January: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average rainfall in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in January: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average snowfall in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Qamako, 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 November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average UV index in January
Qamako, 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 - Qamako, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in January
Qamako, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

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

Average visibility in January - Qamako, Lesotho
Average visibility in January
Qamako, 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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