January weather forecast
Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone

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

Temperature

Mo-Konkodu registers the highest average temperatures during the month of January, with peaks of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and lows of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone, in January, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mo-Konkodu, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone, the average length of the day in January 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 Mo-Konkodu, the average sunshine in January 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 in Mo-Konkodu. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.