January weather forecastIgwe, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Igwe, Uganda, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°C (61.7°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

The start of January sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), showing little difference from December's 27.8°C (82°F). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F) is noted during the nights in January.

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Igwe, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. In Igwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.8 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Igwe, is 29.9°C (85.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 58%.

In Igwe, 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 6min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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 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
Igwe, 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
Igwe, 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).