January weather forecastLeanja, Madagascar

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Leanja, Madagascar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°C (75.9°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

Leanja, Madagascar, in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), indicating a slight variation from December's 31°C (87.8°F). Leanja's nighttime average temperature in January subtly descends to a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F) from the daily highs.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.6 days and accumulates 399mm (15.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Leanja, Madagascar, is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:25 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Leanja is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Leanja are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Leanja in January has an average high-temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

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

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

In Leanja, Madagascar, in January, it is raining for 29.6 days, with typically 399mm (15.71") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of January in Leanja, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:25 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.

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

In Leanja, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

31°C

29.4°C

29.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.7km/h

10.5km/h

9.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.5

0.9

0.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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
Leanja, 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).