January weather forecast
Arthington, Liberia

Kicking off the year, the city of Arthington experiences a warm January. While temperature highs remain constant, visitors and residents note a slight chill in the evenings. This time, gusts can reach a mild speed of up to 14km/h (8.7mph), offering a refreshing breeze amidst the tropical humidity. Relative humidity hovers around 76%, a gentle ramp up from the drier months that ended the previous year. The month delivers around 31mm (1.22") of rain spread across nearly half the month, shaping a characteristic balance between sun and light rainfall.

Temperature

Arthington notes the warmest temperatures in January, with a high average of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Arthington is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Arthington, Liberia, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.