January weather forecast
Mapati, Congo

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Mapati, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.9°C (69.6°F) and max 29.1°C (84.4°F).

Temperature

Mapati registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The month of January records an average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) in Mapati.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Mapati, during January, the rain falls for 30.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 266.8 rainfall days, and 1778mm (70") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of January, in Mapati, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mapati, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in January leads to these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.