January weather forecast
Kabwe, Zambia

January weather in Kabwe, Zambia displays hot temperatures and high humidity. The temperatures can reach up to 27°C (80.6°F), representing the start of a new year with heated conditions. Skies above the city are frequently filled with clouds, obscured by condensation due to the intense relative humidity of 81.3%. After the sun has set, temperatures drop, easing citizens with a gentle, cooler night. Notoriously, this is one of the most humid months in Kabwe.

Temperature

Kabwe experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F) in January, subtly different from December's 27.3°C (81.1°F). In January, Kabwe reports a consistent average low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 81.3%, are the most humid months in Kabwe.

Rainfall

In Kabwe, Zambia, in January, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 234mm (9.21") of accumulated precipitation. In Kabwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 908mm (35.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kabwe, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.