January weather forecastBoola, Guinea

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Boola, Guinea, is another hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

With the advent of January, Boola experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. In January, the recorded average low-temperature, of 16.8°C (62.2°F), exhibits a significant fall from the daytime highs.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Boola, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Boola, there are 256.4 rainfall days, and 1424mm (56.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Boola, Guinea, is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of January, in Boola, Guinea, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Boola are January and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.