January weather forecast
Mvengue, Gabon

January, the same as December, in Mvengue, Gabon, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

Mvengue, Gabon, observes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) in January, barely different from 30.4°C (86.7°F) in December. Mvengue in January experiences a low-temperature average of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mvengue, in January, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 295.9 rainfall days, and 1481mm (58.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mvengue, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Mvengue is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.