January weather forecast
Loukouo, Congo

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

Temperature

Loukouo's shift from December to January is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), a slight deviation from 29.2°C (84.6°F). During the month of January, the temperature in Loukouo falls to an average of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Loukouo, in January, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 143mm (5.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Loukouo, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Loukouo, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Loukouo 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 Loukouo, Congo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.