January weather forecast
Kulon, Papua New Guinea

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

Kulon's shift into January is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F) from December's 29°C (84.2°F) in temperature. A minimal decline in temperature from daytime highs is anticipated in Kulon throughout the January nights, averaging a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kulon, during January, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kulon, there are 314.3 rainfall days, and 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kulon, Papua New Guinea, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of January, 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 Kulon.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kulon, Papua New Guinea. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kulon in January?
January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Kulon?
In Kulon, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.
How many days does it rain in January in Kulon?
In January, the rain falls for 27.1 days. Throughout January, 217mm (8.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Kulon have in January?
The average day length in January in Kulon, Papua New Guinea, is 12h and 20min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kulon?
On the first day of January in Kulon, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13 +10.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Kulon?
The months with the most sunshine in Kulon, Papua New Guinea, are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Kulon?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Kulon is 9.7h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Kulon?
The months with the highest UV index in Kulon are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Kulon?
In Kulon, Papua New Guinea, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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
Kulon, 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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