January weather forecast
Bensonville, Liberia

Although the year begins with what is average weather for Bensonville, the temperature does not drop significantly from December's. January experiences a relative humidity of 76%, marking the beginning of the mild and dry period of this coastal city. There is fairly little rain with rainfall accumulating up to 31mm (1.22"), compared to the next month with 38mm (1.5"). The city also begins the year on a windy note with an average wind speed of 9.8km/h (6.1mph). Overall, January serves as a pleasant transitional period, sparing the city of any drastic weather changes.

Temperature

Bensonville's warmest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The least humid month in Bensonville is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Bensonville, Liberia, is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bensonville are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.