January weather forecast
Pauléoula, Ivory Coast

January in Pauléoula, Ivory Coast, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 30°C (86°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

At the start of January, Pauléoula's average high-temperature reaches a tropical 30°C (86°F), subtly different from the preceding month. An average temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) marks the nights in January.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Pauléoula, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout January, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pauléoula, there are 294.8 rainfall days, and 1200mm (47.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pauléoula are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.