January weather forecastBekitro, Madagascar

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bekitro, Madagascar, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.6°C (87.1°F) and min 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

With January's arrival, Bekitro's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), marking little difference from December's 30.7°C (87.3°F). During the month of January, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Bekitro, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10.6h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is computed to be 37°C (98.6°F).

In Bekitro, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In Bekitro, in January, during 13.7 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bekitro, the average day length in January is 13h and 28min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

January through March and 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

30.7°C

30.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.4km/h

20.7km/h

21km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.6

14.3

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average high temperature in January: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average pressure in January: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average wind speed in January: 19.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average rainfall in January: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (61mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.5 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Bekitro, Madagascar

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).