January weather forecastMbiongo, Congo

January

Weather in January

January in Mbiongo, Congo, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely following the temperature pattern of December. January brings Mbiongo a consistent average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Mbiongo, in January, during 27.8 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mbiongo, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Mbiongo 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

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

Mbiongo in January has an average high-temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

In Mbiongo, Congo, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

In Mbiongo, Congo, during January, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Mbiongo is 12h and 22min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, in Mbiongo, Congo, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Mbiongo, Congo, are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mbiongo is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

29.7°C

30.6°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5km/h

5.1km/h

5.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.8

2.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average high temperature in January: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average pressure in January: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average wind speed in January: 4.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average rainfall in January: 124mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (190mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average rainfall days in January: 27.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.2 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average sunshine days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Mbiongo, Congo

Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).