January weather forecast
Ohordua, Nigeria

January is a fiery hot winter month in Ohordua, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for January is a torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Despite drastic daytime highs, Ohordua logs an average low-temperature reading of 22.5°C (72.5°F) throughout January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, January is the least humid month in Ohordua.

Rainfall

In Ohordua, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 230.2 rainfall days, and 1030mm (40.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.