January weather forecast
Akom, Gabon

January, the same as December, in Akom, Gabon, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°C (68.9°F) and max 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

As December transitions into January, Akom records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Throughout January, an average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) is expected in Akom.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The least humid month in Akom, Gabon, is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically collects 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Akom is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Akom, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Akom, Gabon, are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in January transforms into this advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.