January weather forecastKabala, Gabon

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Kabala, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of January presents an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Kabala experiences an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) in the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Kabala, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kabala, in January, during 24.9 rainfall days, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kabala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.4 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kabala is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kabala, the average sunshine in January is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January leads to these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.