January weather forecast
Seguela, Ivory Coast

In Seguela, Ivory Coast, the starting point of the year brings with it a clear sky with only 13% coverage of clouds and sunny days. While not the sunniest month, January boasts 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. The refreshing breezes of 4.5km/h (2.8mph) renders the 33.8°C (92.8°F) daytime temperatures more bearable. As the month progresses, individuals may find themselves under more layers as temperatures drop to 17.3°C (63.1°F) during the night. The relatively low humidity of 42%, is surprisingly, the lowest of the year.

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), showing little deviation from December. A noteworthy temperature dip to a comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F) is observed during the nights of January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing 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

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. In Seguela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1604mm (63.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.