January weather forecast
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

January in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara experiences moderate temperatures with highs peaking at 20°C (68°F) and lows descending to 12°C (53.6°F). It marks the start of the year with a fair amount of rainfall documented at 18mm (0.71") over three days, influencing a vibrant ecosystem. However, it's not all gloom, as daylight extends approximately 10.7 hours and sunshine in January accounts for nearly 7 hours. Compared to its neighboring months, January presents cooler temperatures with a less intense UV index, thus creating a pleasant environment.

Temperature

January, February and December mark El-Aaiún's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Rainfall

In El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El-Aaiún, during the entire year, the rain falls for 18 days and collects up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of January in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 19:33 +01.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in El-Aaiún are January, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in January leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.