January weather forecast
Koundaya, Guinea

January is a sweltering winter month in Koundaya, Guinea, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), showing a slight difference from December's 33.4°C (92.1°F). Koundaya reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of January, with an average low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 43%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Koundaya are January and February Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

January through March and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Koundaya.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.