January weather forecastChipata, Zambia
January
Weather in January
January in Chipata, Zambia, exhibits a classic tropical climate with humid weather and frequent rainfall. The town is characterized by mild temperatures, neither too hot nor too cold. While January shares similar weather with February, it tends to be slightly more humid with a higher rainfall compared to the following month. The average rainfall totals 217mm (8.54") in January, which is the second-highest for the year. As the month progresses, the weather becomes less rainy, setting the stage for February's slightly drier conditions.Temperature
The advent of January observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), nearly identical to December's 28.3°C (82.9°F). During January, the nighttime temperature averages of 18.3°C (64.9°F).Humidity
In Chipata, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.6 days and accumulates 217mm (8.54") of precipitation.Daylight
In Chipata, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:23 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average high temperature in January: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average wind speed in January: 7.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).
Average rainfall in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall in January: 217mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in January: 29.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average daylight in January: 12h and 48min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in January: 0.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Chipata, 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, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in January: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in January
Chipata, Zambia
- Average visibility in January: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
