January weather forecast
Batsa, Comoros

A promising start to the year in Batsa, Comoros, January boasts a warm atmosphere, often bathed in generous sunshine for 9.2 hours per day. Despite the comforting embrace of the sun, rain is a constant companion with the month receiving 176mm (6.93") of rainfall, scattered across approximately 22.2 days. This combination of warmth and moisture contributes to moderate humidity levels. Gentle, winding breezes often pervade the air, creating a pleasantly refreshing environment. As night falls, the weather remains far from frigid, ensuring comfort for inhabitants and visitors alike.

Temperature

Batsa commences January with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. January notes an average low temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F), subtly down from the daytime highs.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If activity and exposure persist, they could induce fatigue, leading to possible heat cramps.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 especially vital to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 176mm (6.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of January, in Batsa, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

In Batsa, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batsa, Comoros, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.