January weather forecastNamba, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Namba, Uganda, is a moderately hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F) and an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

Namba in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), indicating a slight variation from December's 27.8°C (82°F). Despite substantial daily fluctuations, the average low-temperature is a comfortable 16.5°C (61.7°F) during January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one remains active during constant exposure, it might cause exhaustion and heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Namba, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In Namba, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Namba.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Namba is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Namba, is 29.9°C (85.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Namba is 58%.

In Namba, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Namba, Uganda, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

In Namba, Uganda, the average day length in January is 12h and 5min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, in Namba, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

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

The average sunshine duration in January in Namba is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Namba, Uganda, are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Namba, Uganda, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.8°C

29.9°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

12h 6min

Average sunshine

9h 24min

9h 48min

Average sunshine days

4.1

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Namba, Uganda

Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Namba, Uganda

Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Namba, Uganda

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Namba, Uganda

Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Namba, Uganda

Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Namba, Uganda

Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Namba, Uganda

Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Namba, Uganda

Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Namba, 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 month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Namba, Uganda

Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Namba, Uganda

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).