January weather forecast
Bamboula, French Guiana

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Bamboula, French Guiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

Bamboula registers an average high-temperature of a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F) at the commencement of January, closely related to the preceding month. During January, the temperature in Bamboula tends to dip to an average of 20.8°C (69.4°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in January is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Bamboula, French Guiana, in January, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Bamboula, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.5 days and collects up to 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Bamboula is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Bamboula, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:44 -03.

Sunshine

In Bamboula, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bamboula are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.