January weather forecast
Duport, Liberia

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Duport, Liberia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Duport's warmest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) to a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Duport, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Duport. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.