January weather forecast
Ngoumbi, Gabon

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Ngoumbi, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

January reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), slightly varied from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). An average minimum temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) is recorded during the month of January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. 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 essentially critical for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Ngoumbi, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ngoumbi, in January, during 25.8 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ngoumbi, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.