January weather forecast
Bounda, Congo

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Bounda, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°C (90.9°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Bounda, Congo, experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F) in January, subtly different from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Bounda sees an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) during January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Bounda, the average relative humidity in January is 68%.

Rainfall

In Bounda, in January, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Bounda is January, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bounda, Congo, are January through August, 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: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.