January weather forecast
Ahomadégbé, Benin

January's climatology in Ahomadégbé, Benin suggests a subtropical climate deficient in rainy days. Despite the drastic difference in precipitation from the monsoon months, days are still quite balmy. This period noteworthily marks the coolest highs with temperatures peaking at just 37.3°C (99.1°F). Much of the daylight time is ladened with UV exposure, necessitating ample skin protection outdoors. Consistent trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean offer respite on hot afternoons.

Temperature

Ahomadégbé notes an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37.3°C (99.1°F) in January, displaying minor variation from December. Ahomadégbé registers a significant drop in temperature in January, with average nighttime lows of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ahomadégbé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.1 days and collects up to 739mm (29.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ahomadégbé, the average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

In Ahomadégbé, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.