January weather forecastMilimba, Congo

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Milimba, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Milimba's average high-temperature marks a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F) with the advent of January, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. In Milimba, January's low temperatures hover around a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Milimba is 81%.

Rainfall

In Milimba, in January, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.2 rainfall days, and 881mm (34.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Milimba, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Milimba is 8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Jul 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 36°C (96.8°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Milimba is 81%.

In January, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout January, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

28.5°C

29.3°C

29.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10km/h

9.7km/h

10.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.9

3.3

4.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Milimba, Congo

Average high temperature in January: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (24.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Milimba, Congo

Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Milimba, Congo

Average wind speed in January: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Milimba, Congo

Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Milimba, Congo

Average rainfall in January: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Milimba, Congo

Average rainfall days in January: 25.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Milimba, 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 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are April, May and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Milimba, Congo

Average sunshine days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Milimba, Congo

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Milimba, Congo

Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Milimba, Congo

Average visibility in January: 10km

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