January weather forecastDangbo, Benin

Weather in January

January in Dangbo presents a warm temperature spectrum, the month starts the year with sultry weather carrying quite steady temperatures. High humidity levels make the heat particularly pronounced. Despite the heat, rainfall is seldom and mostly on the lower side, which is characteristic for this time of year. With minimal cloud cover, there's an abundance of sunshine permeating throughout the day. With temperatures reaching up to 33.8°C (92.8°F), January stands as one of the hottest months of the year.

Temperature

The temperatures in Dangbo reach their highest averages in January, with highs of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and lows of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In January, in Dangbo, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dangbo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 481mm (18.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Dangbo, Benin, is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dangbo, Benin. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.