January weather forecast
Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone

January, the same as December, in Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and a low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Mo-Konkodu, in January, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Mo-Konkodu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mo-Konkodu is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.