January weather forecast
Kibaka, Congo

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature during January is a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. January sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kibaka, Congo, in January, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kibaka, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kibaka, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.9h.

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kibaka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.