January weather forecast
Saluna, Liberia

January, like December, in Saluna, Liberia, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

January is the month when Saluna sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The least humid month in Saluna, Liberia, is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Saluna, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Saluna, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:52 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Saluna are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.