January weather forecast
Mbenje, Malawi

January, the same as December, in Mbenje, Malawi, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

January reports an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), slightly varied from December's 35.7°C (96.3°F). An average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) is common during the nights of January.

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 23.3 days and typically aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mbenje is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of January, in Mbenje, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.

Sunshine

In Mbenje, Malawi, the average sunshine in January is 9.4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.