January weather forecast
Katagon, Benin

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Katagon, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The warmest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 primarily vital for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 67%, January is the least humid month in Katagon.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Katagon, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 481mm (18.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Katagon, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

In Katagon, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Katagon, Benin. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.