January weather forecast
Moucaya, French Guiana

January, like December, in Moucaya, French Guiana, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of January brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely mirroring the 30.2°C (86.4°F) of December. Moucaya temperatures generally rest at a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during the January nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Moucaya is 82%.

Rainfall

In Moucaya, during January, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Moucaya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Moucaya is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:43 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Moucaya is 6.3h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.