January weather forecast
Chiredzi, Zimbabwe

In Chiredzi, January's climate is characterized by high humidity and significant rainfall. Comparatively milder than December, January nonetheless sees daily high temperatures of 31.3°C (88.3°F) with lows of 21°C (69.8°F). With a mean daily rainfall of 105mm (4.13"), January experiences precipitation on approximately 20 days of the month. January weather trends significantly toward cloudy days, setting a tone of dampness and warmth that carries into February. The weather often includes periods of reduced visibility due to cloud cover and rain showers.

Temperature

The shift from December to January in Chiredzi is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), not significantly different from the 33.2°C (91.8°F) of December. Chiredzi, during the month of January, experiences an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:38 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.