January weather forecastNgokwe, Malawi

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Ngokwe, Malawi, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°C (83.1°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

Ngokwe notes an average high-temperature of a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F) in January, hardly diverging from December. During January, Ngokwe's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Ngokwe. Rain falls for 27.8 days and accumulates 172mm (6.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ngokwe, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of January in Ngokwe, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In Ngokwe, the average sunshine in January is 8.9h.

UV index

In Ngokwe, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Ngokwe, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

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

January is the month with the most rainfall in Ngokwe, Malawi. Rain falls for 27.8 days and accumulates 172mm (6.77") of precipitation.

In January, in Ngokwe, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout January, 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ngokwe, Malawi, the average day length in January is 12h and 53min.

On the first day of January in Ngokwe, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ngokwe, Malawi, is 8.9h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ngokwe, Malawi, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average pressure in January: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in January: 172mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (172mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in January: 27.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Ngokwe, 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 and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Ngokwe, Malawi

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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