January weather forecastFirou, Benin
January
Weather in January
Weather conditions in January start the year off with relatively warm temperatures. January remains dry with minimal rainfall, which contrasts sharply with the wetter months to follow. The amount of available sunlight is at its peak, providing ample daylight hours. In comparison to February, January has a slightly cooler temperature with a modest recorded high of 35.8°C (96.4°F). The presence of a clear sky contributes significantly to the enhanced visibility experienced across the city.Temperature
Firou registers an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.8°C (96.4°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F) in January represents a significant drop from the daily high.Humidity
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 17%.Rainfall
In Firou, Benin, rain does not fall in January and December.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Firou, Benin, is 11h and 34min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.
Sunshine
January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Firou.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Firou is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum 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. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Firou, Benin
- Average high temperature in January: 35.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.9°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).
Average pressure in January
Firou, Benin
- Average pressure in January: 1011.3mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Firou, Benin
- Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4km/h).
Average humidity in January
Firou, Benin
- Average humidity in January: 17%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).
Average rainfall in January
Firou, Benin
- Average rainfall in January: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (164mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Firou, Benin
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Firou, Benin
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Firou, Benin
- Average sunshine days in January: 30.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Firou, Benin
- Average UV index in January: 7
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Firou, Benin
- Average cloud cover in January: 4
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in January
Firou, Benin
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
