January weather forecastMont Belo, Congo

January

Weather in January

January in Mont Belo, Congo, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.2°C (72°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

January's onset records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), a near match to December's 29.5°C (85.1°F). An average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) is recorded during the nights in January in Mont Belo.

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Mont Belo is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Mont Belo, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout January, 191mm (7.52") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mont Belo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.1 days and collects up to 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mont Belo is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Mont Belo, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during January is 30.3°C (86.5°F) and the low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

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

In Mont Belo, Congo, in January, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 191mm (7.52") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Mont Belo is 12h and 20min.

On the first day of January in Mont Belo, Congo, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Mont Belo is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mont Belo is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

29.5°C

30.3°C

30.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.3km/h

5.4km/h

5.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.1

0.8

1.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average high temperature in January: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are November and December (29.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February, March and April (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average wind speed in January: 4.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average rainfall in January: 191mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average rainfall days in January: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.7 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min

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: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average sunshine days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Mont Belo, Congo

Average UV index in January: 6

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