January weather forecast
Sanson, New Zealand

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sanson, New Zealand, is another pleasant summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.4°C (54.3°F) and max 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

Sanson's shift from December to January is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F), a slight deviation from 20.3°C (68.5°F). Sanson reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F) in January.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sanson, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:38 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanson in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sanson are 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the least humid month in Sanson, New Zealand.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Sanson, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.
How much does it rain in January?
In January, in Sanson, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow?
In Sanson, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
How many hours of daylight does Sanson have in January?
The average day length in January is 14h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:38 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanson have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Sanson is 8.7h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average temperature in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average pressure in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average wind speed in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in January: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average humidity in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average rainfall in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average snowfall in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average UV index in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in January: 5

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

Average cloud cover in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January - Sanson, New Zealand
Average visibility in January
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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