January weather forecastSoroti, Uganda

Weather in January

The start of the year in Soroti,Uganda is generally dry and warm. The month of January experiences one of the highest recorded temperatures with a high of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F). The area also enjoys significant daylight time which can attribute to the overall warm climate. Compared to February, January's weather is marginally drier with lesser rainfall. The occasional rainfall also contributes to the relative humidity of the area.

Temperature

January's advent in Soroti notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F) from December. Soroti, during the nights of January, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a refreshing 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 especially vital to children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Soroti, Uganda, 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

In Soroti, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Soroti, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:49. 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 Soroti, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Soroti, Uganda, are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.