January weather forecast
Matinga, Angola

January in Matinga, Angola, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Matinga's January showcases an average high-temperature of a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), hardly distinct from December's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Matinga observes an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during January nights.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Matinga, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Matinga, in January, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Matinga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Matinga is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, April through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.