January weather forecast
Kimongo, Congo

January in Kimongo, Congo, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22.2°C (72°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The commencement of January notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. January in Kimongo sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Kimongo, during January, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kimongo, there are 247.1 rainfall days, and 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kimongo, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kimongo. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.