January weather forecast
Katsepy, Madagascar

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Katsepy, Madagascar, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Katsepy commences January with an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. The temperature during January nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 27.6 days and typically aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of January, in Katsepy, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Feb 3, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How hot is January in Katsepy?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Katsepy, is 29.9°C (85.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

What is the most humid month in Katsepy?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Katsepy?

In January, the average relative humidity in Katsepy, Madagascar, is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Katsepy?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.6 days and accumulates 254mm (10") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Katsepy?

In Katsepy, Madagascar, in January, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 254mm (10") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Katsepy?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Katsepy?

On the first day of January in Katsepy, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Katsepy?

In Katsepy, Madagascar, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Katsepy?

The months with the highest UV index in Katsepy are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in January in Katsepy?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Katsepy, Madagascar, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average temperature in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average pressure in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average wind speed in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average humidity in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average rainfall in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall in January: 254mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (254mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall days in January: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average sunshine days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average UV index in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Katsepy, Madagascar

Average visibility in January - Katsepy, Madagascar
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

Katsepy, Madagascar

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