January weather forecastKyere, Uganda

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kyere, Uganda, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°C (91.6°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during January registers at a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Kyere, after an intense day, registers a significant cooling to an average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) throughout January.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kyere is 45%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kyere is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Kyere, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Kyere, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.