January weather forecastLifouta, Gabon

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Lifouta, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), hardly diverging from December's 31.7°C (89.1°F). In the month of January, Lifouta witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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 January, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

In Lifouta, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

Lifouta in January has an average high-temperature of 32.9°C (91.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

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

In Lifouta, during January, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

In Lifouta, the average day length in January is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average pressure in January: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average wind speed in January: 3.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (4.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (3.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average rainfall in January: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (204mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and July (62mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average rainfall days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (21.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Lifouta, Gabon

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (6km).