January weather forecast
Kimba, Congo

January, like December, in Kimba, Congo, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Kimba experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F) in January, subtly different from December's 29.2°C (84.6°F). During the nights in January, Kimba experiences a consistent average temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Kimba, the rain falls for 27.2 days. Throughout January, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kimba, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kimba is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 in Kimba, Congo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.