January weather forecast
Duekoue, Ivory Coast

January weather for Duekoue, Ivory Coast, exhibits a certain dryness, accompanied by warm temperatures. The characteristic highs for this month reach about 33.8°C, though the mercury drops to 17.3°C, constituting the lowest temperature norm for the city. Mornings start off misty, a typical manifestation of the 42% relative humidity, before clearing up for a day filled with an estimated 9.8 hours of sunshine. The albeit low wind speed enhances the overall feeling of warmth. Tranquil nights in January mark a mild beginning to the year.

Temperature

With the arrival of January, Duekoue's average high-temperature registers at a still hot 33.8°C, indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Duekoue experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 17.3°C throughout January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C. Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 42%.

Rainfall

In Duekoue, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 16mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Duekoue, Ivory Coast, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1604mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Duekoue is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of January, in Duekoue, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

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 risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.