January weather forecast
Chitenjere, Malawi

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Chitenjere, Malawi, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during January registers at a moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout January, Chitenjere registers a consistent average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 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.

Humidity

In Chitenjere, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chitenjere, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28.4°C (83.1°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 83%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall in Chitenjere is January, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Chitenjere, during January, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 12h and 55min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.7h.
What is the UV index reading in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).

Average rainfall in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in January: 283mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (283mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in January: 27.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in January: 2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2 days).

Average UV index in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Chitenjere, Malawi
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).

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