January weather forecastBibasse, Gabon

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bibasse, Gabon, is a hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) is recorded in the month of January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, 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

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Bibasse, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.