January weather forecastMeanja, Cameroon

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Meanja, Cameroon, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

With January's arrival, Meanja, Cameroon, notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. January witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 37mm (1.46") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading 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 leads to these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In January, in Meanja, the average high-temperature is 31.8°C (89.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 40°C (104°F).

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In Meanja, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 37mm (1.46") of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 11h and 55min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Meanja, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

In Meanja, Cameroon, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.4h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (23.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and August (8.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (329mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (37mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Meanja, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).