January weather forecast
Kasama, Zambia

January

Weather in January

January in Kasama, Zambia sees a significant amount of rainfall, with precipitation reaching up to 254mm (10") over an average of approximately 31 days throughout the month. This period is characterized by high cloud coverage which offers less sunshine hours compared to the rest of the year. Furthermore, January's air density remains relatively stable with a uniform pressure across the region. Wind speeds during this month remain modest, not posing severe atmospheric disruptions. Still, daily sunshine hours remain low due to cloud cover, contributing to the overall moody atmosphere of January.

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and a low of 16.6°C (61.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kasama, during January, the rain falls for 30.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kasama, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 1198mm (47.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
In Kasama, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 24.2°C (75.6°F) at the peak and 16.6°C (61.9°F) at the lowest.
What is the average January temperature?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Kasama, is 24.2°C (75.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°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?
In Kasama, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Kasama, during January, the rain falls for 30.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kasama have in January?
In January, the average day length in Kasama is 12h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kasama have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Kasama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average temperature in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average pressure in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average wind speed in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average humidity in January
Kasama, 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 (40%).

Average rainfall in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average rainfall in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 254mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (282mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average rainfall days in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kasama, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average sunshine days in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0 days).

Average UV index in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average UV index in January
Kasama, 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 - Kasama, Zambia
Average cloud cover in January
Kasama, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January - Kasama, Zambia
Average visibility in January
Kasama, 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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