January weather forecast
Makele, Congo

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Makele, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

During January, the average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In January, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Makele, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Makele, in January, during 20.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Makele, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.7 days and collects up to 1470mm (57.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Makele, Congo, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Makele is 9h.

UV index

January, April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.