January weather forecastCope, Angola

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Cope, Angola, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Cope experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 29.3°C (84.7°F) in December. During January, Cope's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index in January is computed to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Cope is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cope, during January, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cope, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Cope, Angola.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in January leads to these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.