January weather forecast
Fougamou, Gabon

Fougamou, Gabon, begins the year with highs reaching about 31.9°C (89.4°F), accompanied by generous downpours, accumulating up to 101mm (3.98") throughout 25.8 rainy days. The abundance of rainfall initiates a vivid green landscape, thriving under 12.2 hours of daylight. This period is characterized by warm temperatures and relative humidity of 85%. The sunshine, meanwhile, graces the city for about 7.7 hours per day while pressure levels maintain a stable average of 1011mb.

Temperature

Fougamou's January showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), hardly distinct from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). During January, Fougamou's temperature averages to a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Fougamou, in January, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Fougamou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263 days and collects up to 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fougamou is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:36 WAT.

Sunshine

In Fougamou, the average sunshine in January is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Fougamou are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.