January weather forecast
Café, French Guiana

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Café, French Guiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°C (85.5°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

As Café steps into January, the average high-temperature is measured at a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), displaying minor differences from December's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Throughout January, the average low-temperature dips to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
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. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Café is 87%.

Rainfall

In Café, during January, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Café, there are 265.5 rainfall days, and 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Café, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:47 -03.

Sunshine

In Café, French Guiana, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Café are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.