January weather forecast
Tafara, Zimbabwe

January

Weather in January

Commencing the year, Tafara, Zimbabwe experiences warm temperatures with a high of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average relative humidity of 79%. Stepping out in the early months of the year could be a slightly damp affair, with January being the month with the highest rainfall at 151mm (5.94"). Despite the rainfall, there is plenty of sunshine. The wind flow is at a moderate pace which aids in balancing the overall climate. As the month advances, the city also sees a slight reduction in daylight hours.

Temperature

Tafara experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 27°C (80.6°F) in December. Tafara anticipates an average minimum temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) in the month of January.

Humidity

In Tafara, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.4 days and accumulates 151mm (5.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:35 CAT.

Sunshine

In Tafara, the average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tafara. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 16.6°C (61.9°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Tafara, during January, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 13h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:35 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Tafara have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Tafara, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average temperature in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average pressure in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average wind speed in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average humidity in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in January: 151mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall days in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average sunshine days in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average UV index in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average cloud cover in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average visibility in January
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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

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