January weather forecast
Magbadu, Sierra Leone

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Magbadu, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), indicating a slight variance from December's 31.4°C (88.5°F). Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) is recorded during January.

Heat index

January's average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:47 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.