January weather forecast
Kouachinana, French Guiana

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Kouachinana, French Guiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

With the advent of January, Kouachinana experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. During January, Kouachinana experiences an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) at night.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. 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 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kouachinana, during January, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Kouachinana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kouachinana is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Kouachinana, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:44 -03.

Sunshine

In Kouachinana, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.