January sets the tone of the year in
Moanda,
Gabon, with warm and humid conditions dominating the weather stage. Despite having a relative humidity of 74%, temperatures climb to significant heights, reaching a high of 28.7°C (83.7°F). Showers of rain grace the city eleven times throughout the month, ensuring nature thrives and maintaining the city's reputation as a tropic respite. Scenes of sunny days are prevalent with about twelve hours of daylight. With the high warmth and wetness of the weather, January in Moanda is the epitome of the tropic climate.
Temperature
January commences in Moanda with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), showing little deviation from
December's 28.1°C (82.6°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F) during January.
Heat index
During January, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
Humidity
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
Rainfall
In Moanda, in January, during 13.4 rainfall days, 165mm (6.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Moanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.2 days and collects up to 2006mm (78.98") of precipitation.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Moanda is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of January in Moanda, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.