January weather forecastBossou, Guinea

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Bossou, Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.8°C (62.2°F) and max 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

Bossou experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 31.7°C (89.1°F) in December. The significant decline in Bossou's temperature, from day to night, averages of 16.8°C (62.2°F) in January.

Heat index

January's heat index is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Bossou, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bossou are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.