January weather forecast
Mbalam, Cameroon

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Mbalam, Cameroon, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F) and an average high of 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

Mbalam experiences its highest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. 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 particularly relevant to children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The least humid month in Mbalam, Cameroon, is January, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Mbalam. Rain falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mbalam, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, January is the month with the highest UV index in Mbalam. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.