January weather forecastBirchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

January weather forecast for Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe: January, like December, in Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.4°C (81.3°F) and min 18.5°C (65.3°F). The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.4°C (81.3°F) and min 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Temperature

January's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.4°C (81.3°F), slightly varied from December's 29°C (84.2°F). Birchenough Bridge's nights in January cool down to an average low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and continuous activity might cause a feeling of tiredness and induce heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

In Birchenough Bridge, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.4 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:34 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

In January, in Birchenough Bridge, the average high-temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.4 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of precipitation.

In January, in Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout January, 127mm (5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Birchenough Bridge, the average day length in January is 13h and 11min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:34 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in January: 27.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in January: 127mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Birchenough Bridge, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (8km).