January weather forecast
Maliom, Papua New Guinea

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

The arrival of January is marked by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), bearing a close resemblance to December. In Maliom, January nights maintain a consistent temperature, with an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Maliom is 79%.

Rainfall

In Maliom, during January, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation. In Maliom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 314.3 days and collects up to 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Maliom, 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 18:02. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10 +10.

Sunshine

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

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is January in Maliom?
In January, in Maliom, the average high-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Maliom?
In Maliom, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.
How much does it rain in Maliom in January?
In Maliom, Papua New Guinea, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Maliom?
In Maliom, Papua New Guinea, the average day length in January is 12h and 22min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Maliom?
On the first day of January in Maliom, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10 +10.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Maliom?
The months with the most sunshine in Maliom, Papua New Guinea, are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Maliom?
In Maliom, Papua New Guinea, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.
When is the highest UV index in Maliom?
January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Maliom, Papua New Guinea.
What is the UV index reading in January in Maliom?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Maliom, Papua New Guinea, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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
Maliom, 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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