January weather forecastPopa, Gabon

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Popa, Gabon, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°C (91.2°F) and min 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

Popa starts January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), a minor shift from December's 31.7°C (89.1°F). During January, Popa records an average temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) at night.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Popa, 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 Popa, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Popa is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.