January weather forecast
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Among the key meteorological characteristics of Mount Hagen in January are high temperatures that peak at 84.2°F (29°C) and minimum temperatures that fall to 53.6°F (12°C). As the inaugural month of the year progresses, it shows minimal fluctuations in daylight hours or sunshine duration. While ultraviolet radiation holds steady at undoubtedly high levels, rainfall increases towards late January. The high UV index advises the use of proper sun protection strategies.

Temperature

The advent of January signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a warm 84.2°F (29°C), aligning closely with December. Mount Hagen, during the nights of January, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a fresh 53.6°F (12°C).

Rainfall

In Mount Hagen, in January, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 11.14" (283mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 288 rainfall days, and 103.86" (2638mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Hagen, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:47 +10.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Hagen. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Implement all necessary safeguards, unprotected skin might suffer burns rapidly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Safeguard your skin from sunburn by consistently using sunscreen with a 30 SPF or more. This also reduces the Sun’s damaging effects.