January weather forecast
Mnyusi, Tanzania

January in Mnyusi, Tanzania, is a hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and an average low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Mnyusi records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In January, Mnyusi experiences a temperature dip to an average of 18.6°C (65.5°F) at night.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Mnyusi is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mnyusi, during January, the rain falls for 24.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Mnyusi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1066mm (41.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mnyusi is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Mnyusi, Tanzania, is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mnyusi. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.