January weather forecast
Hyde Park, Guyana

As Hyde Park ushers in the new year, transitional weather patterns are common. January shows a small decrease in sunlight hours, providing a slightly gloomier setting to Hyde Park's residents. These patterns might escalate the rainfall levels, leading to wetter than preceding months. The wind speed remains mild, providing a gentle breeze most frequently. This month brings its highest recorded temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F), which contradicts the increased rainfall, an unusual climatic anomaly for Hyde Park.

Temperature

Hyde Park's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) to a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Hyde Park, Guyana, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout January, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 312.9 rainfall days, and 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hyde Park is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:01 -04.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Hyde Park, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.