January weather forecast
Tatoukila, Congo

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Tatoukila, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), not significantly different from the 30.5°C (86.9°F) of December. An average minimum temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is recorded during the month of January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Tatoukila, in January, during 28.6 rainfall days, 148mm (5.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tatoukila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.9 days and collects up to 1267mm (49.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.5h.

UV index

January, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.