January weather forecastManzaou, Congo

Weather in January

January is a tropical summer month in Manzaou, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.6°C (87.1°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, Manzaou's average high-temperature clocks in at a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Manzaou's average low-temperature for the month of January records at an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. 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 highly important for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Manzaou is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Manzaou, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout January, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. In Manzaou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Manzaou is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Manzaou, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In Manzaou, 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 Manzaou. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.