January weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

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Weather in January

Weather in Chingola, Zambia starts the year with high humidity, dense cloud cover and significant amounts of rain. With the wind speed peaking at 7.8km/h (4.8mph), January is not particularly windy. As is typical for this time of year, the amount of daylight ranks considerably lower than in the summer months. This period also experiences a brief number of sunshine days and maintains a consistent temperature range. The UV index remains modest as well.

Temperature

As Chingola, Zambia, steps into January, the average high-temperature is measured at a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F), displaying minor differences from December's 25.5°C (77.9°F). Throughout the nights in January, Chingola experiences an average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout January, 243mm (9.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chingola, is 24.6°C (76.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°C (62.8°F).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Chingola, Zambia, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chingola, Zambia, during January, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 243mm (9.57") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chingola?

In Chingola, the average day length in January is 12h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chingola have in January?

In Chingola, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average temperature in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average pressure in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average wind speed in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average humidity in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 243mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall days in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average sunshine days in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average UV index in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average cloud cover in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Chingola, Zambia

Average visibility in January - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).

Chingola, Zambia

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