January weather forecast
Beriota, Papua New Guinea

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Beriota, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.5°C (83.3°F) and min 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

January's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), diverging marginally from December's 29°C (84.2°F). Throughout January, Beriota's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Beriota, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Beriota, Papua New Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 314.3 days and collects up to 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of January, in Beriota, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10 +10.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during January?
The high-temperature during January is 28.5°C (83.3°F) and the low-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 79%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Beriota, during January, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Beriota have in January?
In Beriota, the average day length in January is 12h and 22min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10 +10.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average temperature in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (25.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average pressure in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in January: 1007.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1010mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average wind speed in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average humidity in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average rainfall in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in January: 217mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (109mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average rainfall days in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 27.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (24.4 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average sunshine days in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (4.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.6 days).

Average UV index in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average UV index in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is April (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average cloud cover in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, September, October and November (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January - Beriota, Papua New Guinea
Average visibility in January
Beriota, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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

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