January weather forecastMango, Uganda

Weather in January

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

Temperature

The onset of January brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in December to a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Mango records an average nighttime low of 16.8°C (62.2°F) throughout January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for 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.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Mango, the average relative humidity in January is 61%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.5 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.