January weather forecast
Doké, Ivory Coast

The turn of the year greets Doké, Ivory Coast, with primarily mild weather compared to the steamy season that follows. Fluctuating between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F), January maintains a pleasant balance. Rainfall is minimal, making the atmospheric pressure stable. Proceeding towards February, the climate experiences a shift with visibly increasing humidity, falling pressure, and slowly ascending temperatures.

Temperature

January's average high-temperature is a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), maintaining a close comparison with December's 32°C (89.6°F). In Doké, the average temperature during the nights of January marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at an enjoyable 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. 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 hold great significance to children. 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.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. 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 is January, with an average relative humidity of 42%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Doké, Ivory Coast, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1604mm (63.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Doké is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

In Doké, the average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Doké are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.