January weather forecastNgcarama, Namibia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ngcarama, Namibia, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into January shows a subtle variation to a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) from December's 31.2°C (88.2°F) in the average high-temperature. Ngcarama, during the month of January, experiences an average low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity 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

In Ngcarama, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:20 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ngcarama are 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 20.7°C (69.3°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 35°C (95°F).

In January, the average relative humidity 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 Ngcarama, during January, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 13h and 4min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:20 CAT.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ngcarama is 9h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ngcarama is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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
Ngcarama, 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).