January weather forecast
Doungou, Congo

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Doungou, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. January sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Doungou, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Doungou, during January, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.9h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. 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. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.