January weather forecastBelabo, Cameroon

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Belabo, Cameroon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.8°C (91°F) and an average low of 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), barely different from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Belabo registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F) lows in January.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Belabo, Cameroon, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Belabo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.2 days and collects up to 1247mm (49.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Belabo, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Belabo, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Belabo, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.