January Weather in Petauke

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Petauke, Zambia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 18°C (66°F). Typically, the humidity level in Petauke throughout January hovers around 88%.

18°C (66°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (75°F)

Average temperature

31°C (88°F)

Maximum temperature

88%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Petauke averages 239 mm (9.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 20 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 15 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 10% probability of sunny days during this period.

239 mm (9.4 inches)

Precipitation

20 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 15 minutes

Sunshine hours

10%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Petauke reaches a maximum of 17, 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 12 16 17 16 12 8 4 1 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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