Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, marked by an average high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F), is the warmest month.Heat index
During January, the heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Humidity
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 58%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are January and February, with an average 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 14h and 1min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:22 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 10.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Somerset East, South Africa. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Somerset East in January?
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When are sunrise and sunset in January in Somerset East?
How many hours of sunshine does Somerset East have in January?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Somerset East?
What is the UV index reading in January in Somerset East?
Average temperature in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average high temperature in January: 30.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (19.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.5°C).
Average pressure in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average pressure in January: 1013.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average wind speed in January: 14.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (11km/h).
Average humidity in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average humidity in January: 58%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average rainfall in January: 28mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average daylight in January: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in January: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in January
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
