January weather forecast
Obouya, Congo

January, the same as December, in Obouya, Congo, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F), marking a negligible difference from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). In the month of January, Obouya records a consistent average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 68%.

Rainfall

In Obouya, in January, during 21 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Obouya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 276.3 days and collects up to 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Obouya, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.