January weather forecast
Airlie Beach, Australia

January

Weather in January

The start of the year in Airlie Beach, Australia brings hot and humid conditions. January experiences high temperatures with the mercury soaring as high as 27.8°C (82°F). The humidity remains relatively high at 77%, causing the heat to feel even more intense. As January progresses, the conditions stay consistent with sporadic rainfall occurring throughout the month. Despite the heat, many find the warm January climate of Airlie Beach quite inviting.

Temperature

Airlie Beach's average high-temperature in January is a still moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F), indicating a subtle variation from December. Airlie Beach, in January, registers an average low temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Remaining active during long-lasting exposure could cause fatigue, leading to heat cramps.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout January, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.6 rainfall days, and 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, making swimming, diving, and similar water activities pleasurable for extended periods.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 6:49 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in January leads to these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.8°C (82°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 77%.
How many days does it rain in January in Airlie Beach?
In January, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout January, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the warmest sea water?
January through March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
What is the water temperature in January?
In Airlie Beach, the average seawater temperature in January is 28°C (82.4°F). For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.
How many hours of daylight does Airlie Beach have in January?
The average day length in January in Airlie Beach, Australia, is 13h and 12min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 6:49 pm AEST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average temperature in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (21.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average pressure in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average pressure in January: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average wind speed in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average wind speed in January: 22.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average humidity in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average rainfall in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average rainfall in January: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (227mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average rainfall days in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average sea temperature in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in January: 28°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (28°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (22°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average sunshine days in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (4.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average UV index in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average cloud cover in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January - Airlie Beach, Australia
Average visibility in January
Airlie Beach, Australia
  • 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).

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