January weather forecast
Galiraya, Uganda

January in Galiraya, Uganda, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

January's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from December's warm 28.9°C (84°F) to a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F). January nights in Galiraya experience a distinct temperature drop from the daily highs, with an average low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Galiraya, Uganda, the average relative humidity in January is 61%.

Rainfall

In Galiraya, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Galiraya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.5 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Galiraya, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:03 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.