January weather forecast
Choma, Zambia

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Weather in January

The year kicks off in Choma, Zambia, with January weather marked by high humidity and substantial rainfall. Daylight hours are ample for this part of the year, but cloud cover often makes for overcast skies. The notable characteristic for January relates to a higher relative humidity of 82% and considerable rainfall of 149mm (5.87") occurring over an average of 23.6 days. A gentle breeze from the start of the year tends to mitigate the overall temperature, making for relatively mild conditions. The new year in Choma, Zambia typically begins with a pleasantly damp environment, a precursor to the drier weather approaching in the subsequent months.

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), closely related to the 27.5°C (81.5°F) observed in December. The month of January records an average low-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 23.6 days. Throughout January, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Choma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 574mm (22.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Choma, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:50 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, May through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January?

In Choma, 25.8°C (78.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.4°C (65.1°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Choma, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Choma, during January, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 13h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:50 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Choma, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Choma, Zambia

Average temperature in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Choma, Zambia

Average pressure in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Choma, Zambia

Average wind speed in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Choma, Zambia

Average humidity in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Choma, Zambia

Average rainfall in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 149mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Choma, Zambia

Average rainfall days in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Choma, Zambia

Average sunshine days in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Choma, Zambia

Average UV index in January - Choma, 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, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Choma, Zambia

Average cloud cover in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Choma, Zambia

Average visibility in January - Choma, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

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

Choma, Zambia

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