January weather forecast
Kitwe, Zambia

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Weather in January

January in Kitwe, Zambia, is a month characterized by high humidity, frequent rainfall and limited sunlight. The weather transitions from the high temperatures of the last month, December, with a drop in maximum temperatures from 26.5°C (79.7°F) to 25.1°C (77.2°F). Rainfall is a significant feature, resulting in 204mm (8.03") precipitation over 28.4 days. These conditions make the environment quite damp, with limited opportunities for getting sun-drenched. However, the moisture and cloudiness give a unique character to the city's weather, which changes as the year moves into February.

Temperature

Kitwe's coldest period falls in January and June, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Humidity

In Kitwe, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Kitwe, in January, during 28.4 rainfall days, 204mm (8.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 929mm (36.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kitwe, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:40 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kitwe, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The months of January and June see the lowest levels of Kitwe's temperatures, averaging a high of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

What is the usual temperature for Kitwe in January?

During January, Kitwe experiences an average high-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and a low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kitwe, in January, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 204mm (8.03") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 12h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:40 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average temperature in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and June (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Kitwe, Zambia

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average wind speed in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average humidity in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average rainfall in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 204mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average rainfall days in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 28.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kitwe, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average sunshine days in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average UV index in January - Kitwe, 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, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average cloud cover in January - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Kitwe, Zambia

Average visibility in January - Kitwe, 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, February and March (6km).

Kitwe, Zambia

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