January weather forecastBuyundo, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Buyundo, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), not significantly different from the 27.8°C (82°F) of December. In Buyundo, January nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Continued exposure and engagement in activity might trigger tiredness and subsequently heat cramps.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

In Buyundo, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In January, in Buyundo, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of January, in Buyundo, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Buyundo are January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in January, in Buyundo, is 29.9°C (85.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In Buyundo, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

In Buyundo, Uganda, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of January in Buyundo, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Buyundo.

The average sunshine duration in January in Buyundo, Uganda, is 9.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Buyundo is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.8°C

29.9°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

12h 6min

Average sunshine

9h 24min

9h 48min

Average sunshine days

4.1

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Buyundo, 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
Buyundo, Uganda

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Buyundo, Uganda

Average UV index in January: 6

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