January weather forecast
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

January is a torrid winter month in Bilafu, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°C (95.7°F) and min 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of January, Bilafu witnesses an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. In January, the temperature sees a substantial plunge from daytime highs to a low average of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bilafu, during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bilafu, Sierra Leone, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:54 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.