January weather forecastAmbodivongo, Madagascar

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Ambodivongo, Madagascar, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Ambodivongo notes an average high-temperature of a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F) in January, hardly diverging from December. Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature in Ambodivongo during January stays at 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during January is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 29.6 days and typically aggregates up to 399mm (15.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Ambodivongo, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:24 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

In Ambodivongo, 29.4°C (84.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.4°C (75.9°F) is the average low-temperature during January. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in January is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

In Ambodivongo, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 29.6 days and typically aggregates up to 399mm (15.71") of precipitation.

In Ambodivongo, in January, during 29.6 rainfall days, 399mm (15.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ambodivongo, the average day length in January is 12h and 56min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, in Ambodivongo, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:24 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in January: 1011mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4km/h

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

Average humidity in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in January: 399mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (399mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in January: 29.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Ambodivongo, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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