January weather forecast
Ikona, Uganda

January is a tropical winter month in Ikona, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.8°C (62.2°F) and max 31.9°C (89.4°F).

Temperature

Ikona's transition into January sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in December to a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F). The month of January sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) in Ikona.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. 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 of high significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Ikona, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ikona, Uganda, there are 248.5 rainfall days, and 801mm (31.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Ikona, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:02 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.