January weather forecast
Kankossa, Mauritania

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Kankossa, Mauritania sees temperatures fluctuating between 16°C (60.8°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F), with the latter being the highest recorded temperature for the month. Gentle breezes are common during the day, often amplifying the heat. While there's a negligible amount of rainfall, the month sees a reasonable amount of sunshine daily. The pressure and humidity stay balanced, resulting in a mostly dry and sunny month. The UV index stays moderate that encourages locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.

Temperature

In Kankossa, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and a low of 16°C (60.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kankossa, Mauritania, is 18%.

Rainfall

In Kankossa, rain does not fall in January, February, November and December.

Daylight

In Kankossa, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Kankossa is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kankossa, Mauritania, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January leads to these advisories:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Kankossa?

Kankossa's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and lows of 16°C (60.8°F).

Is it hot in Kankossa during January?

In Kankossa, 30.2°C (86.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 16°C (60.8°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Kankossa?

In Kankossa, the average relative humidity in January is 18%.

What is the driest month in Kankossa?

January, February, November and December are months without rainfall.

How many hours of daylight does Kankossa have in January?

The average day length in January in Kankossa is 11h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kankossa?

On the first day of January in Kankossa, Mauritania, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kankossa?

In Kankossa, Mauritania, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kankossa?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kankossa, Mauritania, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in January in Kankossa?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average temperature in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average pressure in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average wind speed in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average humidity in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in January: 18%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average rainfall in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average rainfall days in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average sunshine days in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average UV index in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average cloud cover in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in January
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average visibility in January - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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