January weather forecast
Babel, French Guiana

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

Temperature

January's onset records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), a near match to December's 30.2°C (86.4°F). January brings an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) to Babel.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade 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 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Babel, in January, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Babel, there are 253 rainfall days, and 878mm (34.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Babel is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Babel, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:48 -03.

Sunshine

In Babel, the average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.