January weather forecastKatagon, Benin

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Katagon, Benin, is another hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

January stands out as Katagon's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 67%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Katagon, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 481mm (18.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Katagon is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Katagon registers the average highest temperatures during January, with peaks of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and lows of 24°C (75.2°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Katagon, is 33.8°C (92.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24°C (75.2°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 45°C (113°F).

With an average relative humidity of 67%, January is the least humid month.

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

In Katagon, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 11h and 47min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

33.6°C

33.8°C

33.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10km/h

10.8km/h

12.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.3

24.9

19.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Katagon, Benin

Average high temperature in January: 33.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Katagon, Benin

Average pressure in January: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Katagon, Benin

Average wind speed in January: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Katagon, Benin

Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Katagon, Benin

Average rainfall in January: 9mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Katagon, Benin

Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Katagon, Benin

Average daylight in January: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Katagon, Benin

Average sunshine days in January: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Katagon, Benin

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Katagon, Benin

Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Katagon, Benin

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).