January weather forecast
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

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Weather in January

Murray Town experiences a warm start to the year with mild temperatures. Relative humidity maintains a steady balance, so the city remains rather dry. January boasts clearer skies making it an ideal month for outdoor activities requiring better visibility. There is less rainfall in comparison to the coming months, thus resulting in fewer wet days. Daily sunshine hours of 9.8 hours combined with sunlight for 29 days of the month makes January the sunniest month for Murray Town.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and a low temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), is Murray Town's warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 68%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of January, in Murray Town, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In Murray Town, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Murray Town are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Murray Town?

January is the warmest month in Murray Town, exhibiting average temperatures of 31.4°C (88.5°F) at the peak and 24.1°C (75.4°F) at the base.

How hot does it get in Murray Town in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Murray Town, is 31.4°C (88.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°C (75.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

What is the least humid month in Murray Town?

January is the least humid month in Murray Town, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in January in Murray Town?

In January, the average relative humidity in Murray Town is 68%.

How much does it rain in Murray Town in January?

In January, in Murray Town, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Murray Town?

In January, the average day length in Murray Town, Sierra Leone, is 11h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Murray Town?

On the first day of January in Murray Town, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Murray Town have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Murray Town is 9.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Murray Town?

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in January in Murray Town?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average temperature in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average pressure in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average wind speed in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average humidity in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average humidity in January: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average rainfall in January: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (391mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall days in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average sunshine days in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average UV index in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average cloud cover in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Murray Town, Sierra Leone

Average visibility in January - Murray Town, Sierra Leone
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).

Murray Town, Sierra Leone

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