January weather forecast
Batkanu, Sierra Leone

Batkanu, Sierra Leone begins the year with a relatively dry period. Although the New Year brings cooler temperatures, January still packs a warm punch with highs reaching 35.4°C (95.7°F). Light winds gently assist in alleviating the warmth, providing a refreshing contrast to the intense heat. Rare cloudy patches decorate the sky which remains clear most of the time. A minimal amount of rainfall marks the onset of the year keeping the ambience warm and comfortable, ideal for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Batkanu, Sierra Leone, marks the start of January with an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from December's 33.1°C (91.6°F). Batkanu, amid January nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Batkanu, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Batkanu, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Batkanu is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Batkanu.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batkanu, Sierra Leone, are January through April, November 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 the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.