January weather forecastMoussogo, Congo

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Moussogo, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°C (70.9°F) and max 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Moussogo greets January with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During the nights in January, the temperature averages to an agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Moussogo, in January, it is raining for 30.1 days, with typically 186mm (7.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Moussogo, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.1 days and collects up to 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of January, in Moussogo, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

In Moussogo, Congo, the average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Moussogo, Congo, are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.