January weather forecastMakaka, Congo

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Makaka, Congo, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.9°C (69.6°F) and max 29.1°C (84.4°F).

Temperature

Makaka's average high-temperature in January sits at a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Makaka sees an average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) during January.

Heat index

The heat index in January is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Makaka, Congo, in January, it is raining for 30.8 days, with typically 216mm (8.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Makaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 266.8 days and collects up to 1778mm (70") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Makaka is 7h.

UV index

January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Makaka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Makaka, the average high-temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 37°C (98.6°F).

In Makaka, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

In Makaka, in January, during 30.8 rainfall days, 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 12h and 19min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, in Makaka, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

In Makaka, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Makaka, Congo, are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Makaka, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

28.2°C

29.1°C

29.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.7km/h

4.9km/h

5.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.4

0.1

0.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Makaka, Congo

Average high temperature in January: 29.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Makaka, Congo

Average pressure in January: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Makaka, Congo

Average wind speed in January: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (7.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Makaka, Congo

Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Makaka, Congo

Average rainfall in January: 216mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (314mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Makaka, Congo

Average rainfall days in January: 30.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Makaka, Congo

Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Makaka, Congo

Average sunshine days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Makaka, Congo

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are October and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Makaka, Congo

Average cloud cover in January: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Makaka, Congo

Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, November and December (6km).