January weather forecast
New Kru Town, Liberia

January in New Kru Town, Liberia displays a balmy, tropical climate, marking the start of the new year. With high temperatures peaking at 29.9°C (85.8°F) and lows hardly dipping below 25.2°C (77.4°F), the cooler evenings provide a minimum respite from the daytime heat. Rainfall remains reasonably low in comparison to later months, ensuring relatively dry days and a pleasingly moderate level of humidity. An impressive sunlight duration is on offer in January, making it an optimal time for outdoor activities. The constant east-southeast wind provides a gentle seaside breeze to counteract the warmer days.

Temperature

In New Kru Town, the peak average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically collects 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in New Kru Town is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:52 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.3h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in New Kru Town.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in New Kru Town. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.