January weather forecast
Bamban, Guinea

January is a fiery hot winter month in Bamban, Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.1°C (64.6°F) and an average high of 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

January notes an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), subtly differing from December's 33.4°C (92.1°F). Bamban records a consistent low-temperature average of 18.1°C (64.6°F) during January, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.

Heat index

January's average heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 43%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Bamban when the rain falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Bamban, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Bamban, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Bamban are January through March and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.