January weather forecast
Kambala, Gabon

January, like December, in Kambala, Gabon, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

January experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), barely different from December's 29°C (84.2°F). The average temperature during January nights is registered at an agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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 physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Kambala, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In Kambala, during January, the rain falls for 30.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.