January weather forecast
Moupepe, Congo

January, like December, in Moupepe, Congo, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.5°C (70.7°F) and max 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), marking a negligible difference from December's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Moupepe observes an average nighttime temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during January.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is computed to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Moupepe, during January, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moupepe, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Moupepe is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Moupepe, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moupepe, Congo, are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.