January weather forecast
Suwadu, Sierra Leone

January, the same as December, in Suwadu, Sierra Leone, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

January records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Suwadu logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in January, with an average reading of 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. 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 are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

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 Suwadu, the average length of the day in January 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 18:48 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.