January weather forecastKigujula, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January is a hot winter month in Kigujula, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 18.8°C (65.8°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

January's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from December's warm 28.9°C (84°F) to a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Kigujula anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during January nights, with an average low of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kigujula, Uganda, is January, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kigujula, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Kigujula, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:10 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kigujula. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During January, Kigujula experiences an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

The average relative humidity in January in Kigujula, Uganda, is 49%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kigujula. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

In Kigujula, Uganda, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Kigujula is 12h and 4min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, in Kigujula, Uganda, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:10 EAT.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kigujula, Uganda, is 9.8h.

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kigujula, Uganda, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

28.9°C

32°C

33°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.1km/h

6.1km/h

6.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.5

22.4

15.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average high temperature in January: 32°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May, June and August (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average pressure in January: 1010.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average wind speed in January: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average humidity in January: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (49%).

Average rainfall in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average rainfall in January: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kigujula, 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 months with the least sunshine are May and October (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Kigujula, Uganda

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, August, September, October and November (8km).