January weather forecastBukedea, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Bukedea, Uganda, is a moderately hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average high of 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

January's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), subtly varied from December's 26.3°C (79.3°F). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Bukedea cools down to an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) in January.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is estimated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). Ongoing exposure and activity could lead to a state of exhaustion, with a chance of heat cramps.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. 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 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Bukedea, Uganda, is 55%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically collects 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Bukedea, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

In Bukedea, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bukedea.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In January, in Bukedea, the average high-temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

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

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

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

In Bukedea, Uganda, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

In January, the average day length in Bukedea, Uganda, is 12h and 3min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

The months with the most sunshine in Bukedea, Uganda, are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

In Bukedea, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bukedea.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bukedea, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (15°C).

Average pressure in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average humidity in January: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in January: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (319mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (42mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bukedea, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0 days).

Average UV index in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Bukedea, Uganda

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and June (8km).