January weather forecastFotoba, Guinea

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Fotoba, Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

Fotoba experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) with the onset of January, subtly varied from December's 31.1°C (88°F). Throughout the nights in January, Fotoba experiences an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The least humid month in Fotoba is January, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Fotoba, during January, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fotoba, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of January, in Fotoba, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 19:00 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.