January weather forecastDiégonéfla, Ivory Coast

Weather in January

January is a fiery hot winter month in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average high of 35.8°C (96.4°F).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and an average low temperature of 21.1°C (70°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The least humid month in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast, is January, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Diégonéfla is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of January, in Diégonéfla, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.3h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Diégonéfla.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.