January weather forecastBengoi, Indonesia

Weather in January

January, like December, in Bengoi, Indonesia, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Temperature

January welcomes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), not much different from the preceding month. Bengoi consistently logs a low temperature averaging a still warm 27.3°C (81.1°F) during January, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Bengoi, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 23.6 days. Throughout January, 115mm (4.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bengoi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.7 days and collects up to 1505mm (59.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Bengoi is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, in Bengoi, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:39 WIT.

Sunshine

In Bengoi, Indonesia, the average sunshine in January is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.