January weather forecastFunda, Angola

Weather in January

The year starts with a fluctuation from 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 29.8°C (85.6°F) in temperature, dictating a humid and warm start for Funda, Angola, aided by a relative humidity of 76%. There is a moderate amount of rainfall, sufficient to bring freshness to the air. This weather, with an average wind speed of 10.8km/h (6.7mph), is quite conducive for outdoor activities. The UV index is at 7, indicating a need for sun protection strategies during daylight hours. Additionally, the skies tend to be partially cloudy, providing some respite from the tropical sun.

Temperature

As January takes its course, Funda's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. A slight dip in temperature to a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) marks the average nights in Funda during January.

Heat index

January's heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Funda, in January, during 15.3 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Funda is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Funda 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.