January weather forecast
Isoka, Zambia

January

Weather in January

Beginning the year, Isoka, Zambia experiences high rainfall levels of 296mm (11.65"), making January the month with the maximum rainfall of the year. Consequently, high humidity levels ensue making the surroundings slightly uncomfortable. The resultant cloud cover restricts the amount of sunlight that reaches the ground considerably leading to slightly cooler daytime temperatures. This high rainfall is accompanied by low wind speed, leading to a relatively calm weather scenario. Despite the abundant rains, the temperatures remain pleasant, making the weather bearable.

Temperature

The shift into January finds Isoka at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), closely comparable to December's conditions. Isoka encounters an average low-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F) during January nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Isoka is 89%.

Rainfall

In Isoka, in January, it is raining for 30.7 days, with typically 296mm (11.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.1 rainfall days, and 1339mm (52.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

January through July 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during January translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?
The high-temperature during January is 23.7°C (74.7°F) and the low-temperature is 16.4°C (61.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Isoka, in January, during 30.7 rainfall days, 296mm (11.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Isoka have in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.3h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In Isoka, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (48%).

Average rainfall in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 296mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (304mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average UV index in January: 5

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

Average cloud cover in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Isoka, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

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

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