January weather forecast
Samfya, Zambia

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Weather in January

With the coming of the New Year, January brings cloudy conditions, imbuing Samfya with a hushed tranquillity. Largely overcast skies result from generous rainfall, delivering significant moisture to the surrounding vegetation. Adverse atmospheric conditions often limit visibility, engendering an enveloped landscape. Among these dampened conditions, the humidity in Samfya is at its highest, reaching an average of 87%. Moderate winds serve to mildly disrupt the otherwise serene weather, providing a gentle reprieve from the prevalent dampness.

Temperature

Samfya experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and a low of 17.8°C (64°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Samfya are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of rainfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

Sunshine

In Samfya, the average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Samfya?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Samfya, Zambia, with an average high of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average low of 17.8°C (64°F).

What is the usual temperature for Samfya in January?

Samfya in January has an average high-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F).

What are the most humid months in Samfya?

The months with the highest humidity in Samfya, Zambia, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Samfya?

The average relative humidity in January in Samfya, Zambia, is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Samfya?

The months with the most rainfall in Samfya are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Samfya?

In Samfya, in January, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 267mm (10.51") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Samfya have in January?

In January, the average day length in Samfya, Zambia, is 12h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Samfya?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Samfya?

The average sunshine duration in January in Samfya, Zambia, is 8.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Samfya?

The months with the lowest UV index in Samfya are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Samfya?

In Samfya, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average temperature in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).

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Average pressure in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average pressure in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average wind speed in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average humidity in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

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Average rainfall in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average rainfall in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 267mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (267mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average rainfall days in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Samfya, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Samfya, Zambia

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average UV index in January - Samfya, 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, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average cloud cover in January - Samfya, 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 4).

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Average visibility in January
Samfya, Zambia

Average visibility in January - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

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