January weather forecast
Dégrad Samson, French Guiana

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Dégrad Samson, 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

January's weather displays an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), slightly varied from December's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Nightly temperatures in Dégrad Samson drop to an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in January.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. 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. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Dégrad Samson, French Guiana, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:45 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Dégrad Samson, French Guiana, is 4.9h.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in January translates into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.