January weather forecast
Eteke, Gabon

January presents Eteke, Gabon, with consistently high temperatures, a characteristic of the city's tropical climate. This is the first month of the wet season and residents can expect high humidity and ample rainfall. The skies over Eteke are often overcast in January, limiting the hours of sunshine. The pressure level in January is 1011.1 mb, with low winds averaging around 3.9km/h (2.4mph), reaching a gust of up to 6.3km/h (3.9mph). Towards the end of the month, the weather pattern closely resembles that of the incoming February, with minute variations.

Temperature

Eteke marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), a subtle shift from December's 30.8°C (87.4°F). In Eteke, January nights cool down to an average of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Eteke, the rain falls for 29.9 days. Throughout January, 165mm (6.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 297.6 rainfall days, and 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Eteke, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Eteke, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.