January Weather in Kapiri Mposhi

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (85°F), while lows may dip to 17°C (62°F). Typically, the humidity level in Kapiri Mposhi throughout January hovers around 89%.

17°C (62°F)

Minimum temperature

22°C (72°F)

Average temperature

29°C (85°F)

Maximum temperature

89%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Kapiri Mposhi averages 199 mm (7.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 21 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 49 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 8% probability of sunny days during this period.

199 mm (7.8 inches)

Precipitation

21 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 1 minutes

Sunshine hours

8%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Kapiri Mposhi reaches a maximum of 16, 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 4 7 11 15 16 15 12 8 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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