January weather forecastKialé, Congo

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kialé, Congo, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of January presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. In Kialé, in January, the average low-temperature is an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kialé, in January, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.7 rainfall days, and 1470mm (57.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.