January weather forecast
Ganai, Papua New Guinea

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Ganai, Papua New Guinea, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), almost identical to the preceding month. The nights of January in Ganai cool down to an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Ganai, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of January in Ganai, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13 +10.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is January in Ganai?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Ganai, is 28.5°C (83.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Ganai?
The average relative humidity in January in Ganai is 79%.
How many days does it rain in January in Ganai?
In Ganai, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Ganai have in January?
The average day length in January in Ganai is 12h and 21min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ganai?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, in Ganai, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13 +10.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Ganai?
The months with the most sunshine in Ganai are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Ganai have in January?
In Ganai, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.
When is the highest UV index in Ganai?
The months with the highest UV index in Ganai, Papua New Guinea, are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index reading in January in Ganai?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ganai, Papua New Guinea, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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
Ganai, 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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