January weather forecast
Buitepos, Namibia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Buitepos, Namibia, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Buitepos experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 31.1°C (88°F) in December. Throughout the nights in January, Buitepos experiences an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With ongoing exposure and activity, one might experience weariness, and heat cramps could ensue.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 42%.

Rainfall

In Buitepos, during January, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 rainfall days, and 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buitepos, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:26 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. 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?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Buitepos, is 30.7°C (87.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January in Buitepos, Namibia, is 42%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Buitepos, in January, during 12.6 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 13h and 19min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:26 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Buitepos have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.
When is the highest UV index?
January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Buitepos.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Buitepos, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average temperature in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average pressure in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average wind speed in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average humidity in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average humidity in January: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).

Average rainfall in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average rainfall in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in January: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average rainfall days in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average sunshine days in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average UV index in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average cloud cover in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January - Buitepos, Namibia
Average visibility in January
Buitepos, Namibia
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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