January weather forecast
Vavoua, Ivory Coast

Expect the New Year in Vavoua to kick off with a relatively dry period. A continuation of December's warm trend marks January, yet there's a hint of increasing humidity. Wind speeds remain fairly steady as the sun supplies a comfortable 9.6 hours daily. January receives a modest 9mm (0.35") of rainfall aggregated over an average of 5.8 days, making it one of the driest months. Overall, the city enjoys a balmy start to the year, with temperatures oscilating between 20°C (68°F) at night to a high of 36°C (96.8°F) during the day.

Temperature

The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F), barely different from December's 34.2°C (93.6°F). Nighttime in January brings a stark departure from the daily high in Vavoua, resting at an average low-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Vavoua, Ivory Coast, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Vavoua, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Vavoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.7 days and collects up to 845mm (33.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Vavoua, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of January, in Vavoua, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Vavoua.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vavoua. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.