January weather forecastTowla, Zimbabwe

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Towla, Zimbabwe, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Towla experiences a mean temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) during January nights.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 62%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:46 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Towla, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.4°C (88.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°C (70.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is appraised at 36°C (96.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

In Towla, Zimbabwe, the average relative humidity in January is 62%.

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

In Towla, during January, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

In Towla, Zimbabwe, the average day length in January is 13h and 16min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:46 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 10.4h.

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

32.5°C

31.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.8km/h

16km/h

15.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average high temperature in January: 31.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in January: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in January: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in January: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (51mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in January: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Towla, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in January: 10km

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