January weather forecast
Foto, Cameroon

January

Weather in January

January in Foto, Cameroon, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°C (61.3°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

Foto experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 29.2°C (84.6°F). The temperature in Foto notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 16.3°C (61.3°F) during January nights.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and ongoing activity could cause a sense of fatigue and subsequent heat cramps.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Foto, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Foto, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of January, in Foto, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Foto, Cameroon, is 9.9h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Foto. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Foto in January?
January temperatures in Foto vary between a high-temperature of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the least humid month in Foto?
With an average relative humidity of 43%, January is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in January in Foto?
In Foto, Cameroon, the average relative humidity in January is 43%.
What is the driest month in Foto?
January is the month with the least rainfall in Foto. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Foto in January?
In January, in Foto, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January in Foto?
In January, the average day length in Foto, Cameroon, is 11h and 50min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Foto?
On the first day of January in Foto, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Foto have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Foto, Cameroon, is 9.9h.
When is the highest UV index in Foto?
The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in January in Foto?
In Foto, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average temperature in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average pressure in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average wind speed in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average humidity in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in January: 43%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average rainfall in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (269mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average rainfall days in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.9 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average sunshine days in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average UV index in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average cloud cover in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in January: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January - Foto, Cameroon
Average visibility in January
Foto, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5km).

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