January weather forecast
Kiniati, Congo

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

Temperature

On the advent of January, Kiniati's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) from December's 29.7°C (85.5°F). January witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is appraised at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kiniati, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout January, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kiniati, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kiniati is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Kiniati, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kiniati, 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 Kiniati, Congo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.