January weather forecast
Greenville, Liberia

With a welcoming start to the year, the weather pattern in Greenville, Liberia shifts from the chilly season to a slightly milder one. The temperatures slightly rise in comparison to December, with highs registering at approximately 30°C (86°F), and lows hovering at around 24.4°C (75.9°F). This shift permits a gentle transition into the New Year, especially for those who might have felt the winter pinch in other parts of the world. Despite this, Greenville remains more humid than most places during winter. It's also a relatively windy month, with an average speed of around 8.8km/h (5.5mph).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a hot 30°C (86°F) in January, hardly different from the 29.4°C (84.9°F) recorded in December. The nights of January anticipate an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during January is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greenville, Liberia, in January, during 22.3 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Greenville, there are 294.8 rainfall days, and 1200mm (47.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed perfect and extremely pleasing for enduring enjoyment.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through May and 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! Reflections from sand and water can surge UV radiation exposure.