January weather forecast
Matembo, Congo

January in Matembo, Congo, is a tropical summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) in January, hardly different from the 29.7°C (85.5°F) recorded in December. In Matembo, the average temperature during the nights of January drops to a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Matembo, in January, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Matembo, Congo, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Matembo is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Matembo, Congo, are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.