January weather forecast
Gomon, Ivory Coast

January, the same as December, in Gomon, Ivory Coast, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), closely following the temperature pattern of December. January nights in Gomon are marked by an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Gomon, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically collects 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Gomon, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, October through December, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.