January weather forecastEkorokoro, Congo

Weather in January

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

Temperature

As January unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) marks the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 21 days. Throughout January, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ekorokoro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 276.3 days and collects up to 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ekorokoro, Congo. A UV Index value 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, 7 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.