January weather forecast
Awae, Cameroon

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Awae, Cameroon, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°C (90.3°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into January, Awae experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Contrary to the day's heat, an average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) is recorded during the nights in January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the least humid month in Awae.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Awae is January, when the rain falls for 14.4 days and typically collects 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Awae, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Awae, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Awae are January and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.