January weather forecastYomadou, Guinea

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Yomadou, Guinea, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for January is a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Yomadou registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to a refreshing 17.6°C (63.7°F) in January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Yomadou, Guinea, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in January leads to these guidelines:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.