January weather forecast
Melong, Cameroon

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) in January, hardly different from the 30.6°C (87.1°F) recorded in December. Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F) in January.

Heat index

The heat index in January is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Melong, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Melong is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January 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 in Melong. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.