January weather forecast
Solwezi, Zambia

January

Weather in January

January in Solwezi, Zambia holds to mild temperatures from 16.3°C (61.3°F) to 24.3°C (75.7°F) with relativity consistent humidity of 89%. This month bears the brunt of the rainy season with significant rainfall experienced almost daily, leading to reduced sunshine hours. Owing to this the potential for outdoor activities tends to be modest. Despite this, the average pressure conditions remain fairly constant. The abundance of cloud cover during this month helps in regulating the UV index.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Solwezi, in January, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 243mm (9.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Solwezi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.2 days and collects up to 1174mm (46.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Solwezi is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:47 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Solwezi is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What are January temperatures?
In Solwezi, in January, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Solwezi, during January, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 243mm (9.57") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Solwezi have in January?
In Solwezi, the average day length in January is 12h and 45min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:47 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Solwezi have in January?
In Solwezi, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Solwezi?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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 - Solwezi, Zambia
Average temperature in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (9.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average pressure in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average wind speed in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (10.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average humidity in January
Solwezi, 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 (30%).

Average rainfall in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average rainfall in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 243mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (257mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Solwezi, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average sunshine days in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average UV index in January
Solwezi, 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, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average cloud cover in January
Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January - Solwezi, Zambia
Average visibility in January
Solwezi, 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 and March (6km).

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