January weather forecast
Okiene, Congo

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Okiene, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°C (90.5°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Okiene's weather, upon January's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), nearly identical to the prior month. An average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is observed during January nights.

Heat index

January's heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Okiene, in January, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Okiene, there are 277.8 rainfall days, and 1195mm (47.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.