January Weather in Port Loko

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Port Loko, Sierra Leone, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (82°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (97°F), while lows may dip to 21°C (70°F). Typically, the humidity level in Port Loko throughout January hovers around 65%.

21°C (70°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (82°F)

Average temperature

36°C (97°F)

Maximum temperature

65%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Port Loko averages 3 mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 39 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 5 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 69% probability of sunny days during this period.

3 mm (0.1 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 5 minutes

Sunshine hours

69%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Port Loko reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 0 1 2 4 7 9 10 9 7 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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