January Weather in Southern Cross

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Southern Cross, Australia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 42°C (109°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (55°F). Typically, the humidity level in Southern Cross throughout January hovers around 32%.

13°C (55°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (80°F)

Average temperature

42°C (109°F)

Maximum temperature

32%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Southern Cross averages 12 mm (0.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 49 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 75% probability of sunny days during this period.

12 mm (0.5 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 49 minutes

Sunshine hours

75%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Southern Cross 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 2 4 8 11 14 15 14 12 8 5 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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