January weather forecastDofili, Guinea

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Dofili, Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

January's onset records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), a near match to December's 31.1°C (88°F). Dofili usually reports an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the month of January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout January, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dofili, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Dofili, the average high-temperature is 30.9°C (87.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 35°C (95°F).

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.

In Dofili, in January, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation.

In Dofili, the average day length in January is 11h and 38min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

In Dofili, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Today

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

31.1°C

30.9°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.7km/h

10km/h

10.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.1

29.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average high temperature in January: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27°C).

Average low temperature in January: 23.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (25.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (22.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average pressure in January: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average wind speed in January: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average rainfall in January: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (478mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average rainfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are February and March (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average sunshine days in January: 29.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average cloud cover in January: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Dofili, Guinea

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).