January weather forecast
Jenny, Suriname

Jenny in Suriname commences the new year with warm temperatures and an abundance of rainfall. The month's primary characteristics involve a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F), accompanied by high relative humidity of 81%. Compared to the following month, January's weather gradually increases both in temperatures and rainfall, making February's conditions slightly wetter. As the first month of the year, the Jenny weather pattern in January sets the tone for the year, with temperatures remaining high throughout the year. The prolonged daylight allows for some sun exposure despite the majority of days experiencing rainfall.

Temperature

Jenny marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), subtly divergent from December's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Jenny's nocturnal average in January closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Jenny, in January, during 25.5 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jenny, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.5 days and collects up to 1061mm (41.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Jenny is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:53 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.7h.

UV index

January, April, May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.