January weather forecast
Zwelitsha, South Africa

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Zwelitsha, South Africa, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Zwelitsha records an average low-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) throughout the month of January.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Zwelitsha, South Africa, in January, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 352mm (13.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January translates into the following guidance:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Zwelitsha in January?
In Zwelitsha, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
What is the average humidity in January in Zwelitsha?
The average relative humidity in January is 78%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Zwelitsha, during January, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Zwelitsha have in January?
In January, the average day length is 14h and 2min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Zwelitsha?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Zwelitsha, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average temperature in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average pressure in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average wind speed in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average humidity in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in January: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall days in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Zwelitsha, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average sunshine days in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average UV index in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average cloud cover in January
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average visibility in January
Zwelitsha, 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).

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