January weather forecast
Mawdia, Sierra Leone

January is a sweltering winter month in Mawdia, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

With the start of January, Mawdia measures an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), not significantly differing from December's 33.4°C (92.1°F). Mawdia records a significant temperature drop in January nights, lowering to an average of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Mawdia, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Mawdia, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:54 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Mawdia, Sierra Leone, are January through March and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mawdia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.