January weather forecast
Badouma, Gabon

January, the same as December, in Badouma, Gabon, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°C (91.2°F) and min 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

Badouma's January showcases an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), hardly distinct from December's 31.7°C (89.1°F). Badouma throughout January, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Badouma, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and July Rain falls for 23.3 days and accumulates 62mm (2.44") of rain.

Daylight

In Badouma, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of January in Badouma, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

Sunshine

In Badouma, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.