January weather forecast
Poundzou, Congo

January is a tropical summer month in Poundzou, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Poundzou marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), hardly different from December's 29.7°C (85.5°F). An average nighttime temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) is recorded in Poundzou during January.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Poundzou, Congo, in January, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Poundzou, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Poundzou, Congo, is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.