January weather forecast
Kinga, Congo

January, like December, in Kinga, Congo, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), closely related to the 29.2°C (84.6°F) observed in December. Kinga throughout January, records an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Kinga, during January, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. In Kinga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of January, in Kinga, 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January translates into these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.