January weather forecast
Punakaiki, New Zealand

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Punakaiki, New Zealand, is another refreshing summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and an average high of 18.2°C (64.8°F).

Temperature

On the advent of January, Punakaiki's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still refreshing 18.2°C (64.8°F) from December's 16.8°C (62.2°F). In Punakaiki, January's low temperatures hover around a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Punakaiki is 81%.

Rainfall

In Punakaiki, in January, during 17.1 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Punakaiki, there are 222.4 rainfall days, and 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Punakaiki.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:59 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Punakaiki, the average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, 18.2°C (64.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.3°C (55.9°F) is the average low-temperature during January.
What is the average humidity in January in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.
How much does it rain in Punakaiki in January?
In January, in Punakaiki, New Zealand, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout January, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
What is the average length of the day in January in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, the average day length in January is 14h and 50min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Punakaiki?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Punakaiki, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:59 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Punakaiki have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Punakaiki?
The months with the highest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in January in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

Average humidity in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Punakaiki, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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