January weather forecast
Umudim, Nigeria

January, the same as December, is a very hot winter month in Umudim, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 36°C (96.8°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Umudim experiences the peak of its temperatures in January and February, when the average high-temperatures rise to 36°C (96.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Umudim, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In Umudim, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Umudim, there are 283.6 rainfall days, and 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Umudim is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of January, in Umudim, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:39 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Umudim, Nigeria, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.