January weather forecast
Bugembe, Uganda

Bugembe, Uganda steps into the new year with January serving relatively humid and thankfully not searing temperatures, helpful for locals and visitors alike. The month's climate tends to be quite stable, baring little deviation from the average early year weather pattern. Rainfall does not spare January and often the sky is filled with clouds, providing an amount of shade. Sunlight isn't elusive in Bugembe during this period despite the clouds, a feature that plants cherish immensely. Out of the annual climate calendar, January records one of the lowest rainfall levels with a measured 60mm (2.36").

Temperature

As December transitions into January, the average high-temperature rests at a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. A sharp reduction from the daytime highs is witnessed during January, with nighttime temperatures averaging a low of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Bugembe, Uganda, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Bugembe, during January, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 297 rainfall days, and 1361mm (53.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bugembe, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of January in Bugembe, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:03 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bugembe.

UV index

January through April and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.