January weather forecastBuhuka, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January in Buhuka, Uganda, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

As Buhuka, Uganda, welcomes January, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a tropical 30°C (86°F), showing little deviation from December's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Buhuka experiences a nighttime temperature average of 18.1°C (64.6°F) during January.

Heat index

The heat index for January is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Persisting in activity during exposure could lead to weariness and subsequently to heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Buhuka. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Buhuka, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Buhuka, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:12 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Buhuka is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Buhuka are January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January translates into the following guidance:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

In Buhuka, in January, the average high-temperature is 30°C (86°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°C (64.6°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Buhuka is 55%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Buhuka, Uganda. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

In Buhuka, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Buhuka, Uganda, is 12h and 4min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:12 EAT.

In Buhuka, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Buhuka, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in January: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July and August (16.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in January: 5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average humidity in January: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in January: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (241mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (42mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are May, August and October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (8km).