January weather forecast
Balcad, Somalia

January grapples with warm temperatures in Balcad, Somalia, setting the pace for the year's weather profile. Any transition from the previous year is barely noticeable as the climate remains consistent. This month records impressive sunlight durations totaling 9.7 hours a day. Interestingly, the relatively stable pressure of 1011.1mb reflects the predominant calm and serene weather the city experiences during this month. The few raindrops that may fall, given the 2mm (0.08") of rainfall, do not dent the generally dry weather condition.

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little deviation from December. Nights in January cool down, indicating a minor disparity from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Balcad, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Balcad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 372mm (14.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:12 EAT.

Sunshine

In Balcad, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.