January weather forecast
Shighuru, Namibia

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Shighuru, Namibia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. The mean low-temperature during January nights is an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Shighuru, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Shighuru, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:19 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. 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 regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.