January weather forecast
Anton, French Guiana

January, like December, in Anton, French Guiana, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely aligned with December's 30.2°C (86.4°F). In Anton, the average nighttime temperature during January is a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Anton, in January, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Anton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Anton, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Anton, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:43 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.