January weather forecast
Sanson, Benin

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a very hot winter month in Sanson, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°C (65.7°F) and max 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

As January unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still sweltering 36.8°C (98.2°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Against the backdrop of high daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F) is noted during January nights.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 22%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through November. January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.7 rainfall days, and 607mm (23.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.8°C (98.2°F) and 18.7°C (65.7°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month in Sanson?
With an average relative humidity of 22%, January is the least humid month in Sanson.
What is the average humidity in January in Sanson?
In January, the average relative humidity is 22%.
When does it start raining?
January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Sanson have in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 39min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanson have in January?
In Sanson, the average sunshine duration in January is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In Sanson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sanson, Benin
Average temperature in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).

Average pressure in January - Sanson, Benin
Average pressure in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sanson, Benin
Average wind speed in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sanson, Benin
Average humidity in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average humidity in January: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in January - Sanson, Benin
Average rainfall in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sanson, Benin
Average rainfall days in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.3 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanson, Benin
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sanson, Benin
Average sunshine days in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January - Sanson, Benin
Average UV index in January
Sanson, 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 - Sanson, Benin
Average cloud cover in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average cloud cover in January: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January - Sanson, Benin
Average visibility in January
Sanson, Benin
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).

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