January weather forecastMpo, Congo

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mpo, Congo, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°C (90.9°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Mpo, Congo, marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), subtly divergent from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). An average nighttime temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is recorded in Mpo during January.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. 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 highly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Mpo is 68%.

Rainfall

In Mpo, during January, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mpo, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mpo, Congo, is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of January, in Mpo, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Mpo is January, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.