January weather forecastNamu, Namibia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Namu, Namibia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

Namu's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 31.2°C (88.2°F). Namu temperatures generally rest at a low of 20.7°C (69.3°F) during the January nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. 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. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:19 CAT.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Namu, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 20.7°C (69.3°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

In Namu, in January, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in January in Namu is 13h and 4min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, in Namu, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:19 CAT.

With an average of 9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9h.

In Namu, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

31.2°C

30.5°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.2km/h

9.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.7

14.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Namu, Namibia

Average high temperature in January: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.4°C).

Average low temperature in January: 20.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Namu, Namibia

Average pressure in January: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Namu, Namibia

Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Namu, Namibia

Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (19%).

Average rainfall in January
Namu, Namibia

Average rainfall in January: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Namu, Namibia

Average rainfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Namu, Namibia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Namu, Namibia

Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Namu, Namibia

Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Namu, Namibia

Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Namu, Namibia

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).