January weather forecastDendadou, Guinea

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Dendadou, Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.6°C (63.7°F) and an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

Dendadou marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), hardly different from December's 31.4°C (88.5°F). Dendadou documents a significant temperature variance in January, with the mean nighttime lows settling at an enjoyable 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Dendadou, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Dendadou, Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.4 days and collects up to 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:45 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Dendadou is January, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dendadou, Guinea. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.