January weather forecast
Okwele, Nigeria

January, the same as December, is another fiery hot winter month in Okwele, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 36°C (96.8°F).

Temperature

The warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 36°C (96.8°F), falls in January and February.

Heat index

January's heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In Okwele, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Okwele, there are 283.6 rainfall days, and 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Okwele, Nigeria, is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Okwele, Nigeria, is 9.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Okwele. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in January transforms into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.