January weather forecastFontem, Cameroon

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Fontem, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°C (65.3°F) and max 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of January brings with it an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Fontem documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 18.5°C (65.3°F) throughout January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Fontem, in January, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.3 rainfall days, and 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.