January weather forecastBaladou, Guinea

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Baladou, Guinea, is another hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Temperature

Baladou's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), subtly shifts from December's 31.4°C (88.5°F). The January nights in Baladou bear witness to a significant drop from the daytime highs, settling at an average temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The least humid month in Baladou is January, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Baladou, Guinea, in January, during 3.3 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Baladou, Guinea, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:47 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.