January weather forecast
Kwilu Ngongo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Commencing the year, Kwilu Ngongo, Democratic Republic of Congo experiences its highest relative humidity at 87%, creating an airy ubiquity to its landscape. Surrounding the humid outlook, rainfall is frequent as the land rejuvenates. A prevailing wind sways through the lush foliage, carrying a balmy embrace. While beautiful cloudscapes enshroud much of the empyrean vista, the January sun still pierces through allowing for pleasant daylight hours. This encompasses the essence of the local weather patterns at this time, that starkly contrast against the following month's gradual changes.

Temperature

January's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing little deviation from December's 28.2°C (82.8°F). Throughout the month of January, Kwilu Ngongo expects an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Kwilu Ngongo, in January, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation. In Kwilu Ngongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.4 days and collects up to 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kwilu Ngongo is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.