January Weather in Palmerston

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Palmerston, Australia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (83°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (75°F). Typically, the humidity level in Palmerston throughout January hovers around 86%.

24°C (75°F)

Minimum temperature

28°C (83°F)

Average temperature

35°C (95°F)

Maximum temperature

86%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Palmerston averages 398 mm (15.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 23 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 45 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 6 hours 17 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 6% probability of sunny days during this period.

398 mm (15.7 inches)

Precipitation

23 rainy days

Rainy days

6 hours 17 minutes

Sunshine hours

6%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Palmerston reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 10 13 15 15 12 8 5 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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