January weather forecastGwabalanda, Zimbabwe

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°C (80.8°F) and 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

The start of January marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.1°C (80.8°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in December. An average minimum temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) marks the month of January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.

Humidity

In Gwabalanda, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gwabalanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.6 days and collects up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:49 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Gwabalanda is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

Gwabalanda in January has an average high-temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Gwabalanda, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 13h and 11min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:49 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 10.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in January: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gwabalanda, 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: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Gwabalanda, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).