January weather forecast
Gohitafla, Ivory Coast

January is a torrid winter month in Gohitafla, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°C (96.8°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

The transition into January marks the average high-temperature at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F), differing minimally from December's 34.2°C (93.6°F). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in January in Gohitafla.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Gohitafla, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gohitafla, there are 218.7 rainfall days, and 845mm (33.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Gohitafla, Ivory Coast.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.