January weather forecast
Mwinilunga, Zambia

January

Weather in January

January kicks off the year in Mwinilunga with relatively milder temperatures. This month experiences a subtle dip in overall warmth from December, paving the way for the arrival of the rainiest conditions in the year. The journey into the wetter part of the year sees the average low temperature at 16.4°C (61.5°F), while the average high hovers around 23.9°C (75°F). These chilly temperatures are accompanied by overcast skies and frequent rain showers. Despite January's gloomy ambiance, the weather proves conducive for indoor activities and offers a respite from the heat of the previous months.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 23.9°C (75°F) and lows at 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Mwinilunga, during January, the rain falls for 30.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation. In Mwinilunga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.4 days and collects up to 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:54 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during January translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?
Mwinilunga's January weather, with an average high temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average low temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
What is the average January temperature?
The high-temperature, in January, in Mwinilunga, records 23.9°C (75°F), while the low-temperature is 16.4°C (61.5°F).
What is the most humid month in Mwinilunga?
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Mwinilunga, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Mwinilunga, in January, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 213mm (8.39") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Mwinilunga have in January?
The average day length in January is 12h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January in Mwinilunga, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:54 CAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Mwinilunga have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average temperature in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average pressure in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average wind speed in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and November (6.1km/h).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average rainfall in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (231mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average rainfall days in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average sunshine days in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.2 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average cloud cover in January
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average visibility in January
Mwinilunga, 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, February, March and December (6km).

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