January weather forecast
Boko, Congo

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

Temperature

The shift into January uncovers an average high-temperature of a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), subtly different from the previous month. Throughout January, an average nighttime temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) is experienced.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Boko, in January, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Boko, there are 197.9 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Boko is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:24 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.