January weather forecast
Mukuni, Zambia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Mukuni, Zambia, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20°C (68°F) and an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

January registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), slightly varied from December's 31°C (87.8°F). January nights in Mukuni cool down to an average low-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:56 CAT.

Sunshine

In Mukuni, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

In Mukuni, Zambia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in January leads to these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mukuni in January?
In Mukuni, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Mukuni, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 22.4 days and typically aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Mukuni, during January, the rain falls for 22.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 13h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:56 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Mukuni have in January?
In Mukuni, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average temperature in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average pressure in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average wind speed in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average humidity in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (24%).

Average rainfall in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average rainfall in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (125mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average rainfall days in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average sunshine days in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average UV index in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average cloud cover in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in January - Mukuni, Zambia
Average visibility in January
Mukuni, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (9km).

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