January weather forecast
Kamaranka, Sierra Leone

January is a torrid winter month in Kamaranka, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 67.6°F and 95.7°F.

Temperature

As Kamaranka welcomes January, the average high-temperature records at a very hot 95.7°F, marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. The temperature in Kamaranka notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 67.6°F during January nights.

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 113°F. Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kamaranka, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.16" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 57.91" of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Kamaranka, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:54 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Kamaranka is January, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kamaranka are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January leads to these instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.