January weather forecast
Mpaka, Congo

January, like December, in Mpaka, Congo, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Mpaka records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. During the nights of January, Mpaka records an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, in Mpaka, Congo, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout January, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mpaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.2 days and collects up to 881mm (34.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mpaka, Congo, is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mpaka, Congo, the average sunshine in January is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mpaka are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.