January weather forecastBolia, Ivory Coast

Weather in January

January is a sweltering winter month in Bolia, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between max 36°C (96.8°F) and min 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

January's onset brings an average high-temperature of a torrid 36°C (96.8°F), showing a minute difference from December's 34.2°C (93.6°F). Throughout January, Bolia acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Bolia, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Bolia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.7 days and collects up to 845mm (33.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bolia, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bolia, Ivory Coast, are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.