January weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

January

Weather in January

Weather in Chingola, Zambia starts the year with high humidity, dense cloud cover and significant amounts of rain. With the wind speed peaking at 7.8km/h (4.8mph), January is not particularly windy. As is typical for this time of year, the amount of daylight ranks considerably lower than in the summer months. This period also experiences a brief number of sunshine days and maintains a consistent temperature range. The UV index remains modest as well.

Temperature

Chingola's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F), subtly shifts from December's 25.5°C (77.9°F). Chingola usually reports an average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) during the month of January.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Chingola, in January, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 243mm (9.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Chingola, is 24.6°C (76.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°C (62.8°F).
What is the most humid month?
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 89%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Chingola, during January, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 243mm (9.57") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Chingola have in January?
The average day length in January is 12h and 46min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January in Chingola, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Chingola have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Chingola.
What is the UV index reading in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average temperature in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average pressure in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average wind speed in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average humidity in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average rainfall in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 243mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average rainfall days in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average sunshine days in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average UV index in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average cloud cover in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January - Chingola, Zambia
Average visibility in January
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).

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