January weather forecast
Samfya, Zambia

January

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

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high 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 are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of rainfall.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. 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

What month is the coldest?
With average high and low temperatures of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and 17.8°C (64°F) respectively, January is Samfya's coldest month.
What is the usual temperature for Samfya in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Samfya, is 25.2°C (77.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 17.8°C (64°F).
What are the most humid months?
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Samfya, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.
What is the wettest month?
The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Samfya, Zambia, during January, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 42min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
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?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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