January weather forecast
Kamuli, Uganda

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

Temperature

January's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from December's moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) to a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F). During January, Kamuli reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kamuli is 61%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Kamuli, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January, 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 19:03 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Kamuli are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.