January weather forecast
Namaponda, Mozambique

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Namaponda, Mozambique, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

Namaponda marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), hardly different from December's 31.6°C (88.9°F). Nightly temperatures in Namaponda, Mozambique, drop to an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Namaponda is 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.9 days and accumulates 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of January, in Namaponda, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

January and April, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.