January weather forecast
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

January

Weather in January

Under the brilliance of the sun, Dedougou, Burkina Faso plunges into a dry season with a very low relative humidity of 14%. The city experiences an average high temperature of 35.4°C (95.7°F). As Dedougou transitions out of the coldest month, it basks under sunlit skies for about 9.7 hours per day. Little to no rainfall graces the dry streets as the arid season takes hold. Typically, local life adapts to the dry and warm conditions that January ushers in.

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.4°C (95.7°F), subtly diverging from December's 35.3°C (95.5°F). Dedougou anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during January nights, with an average low of 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

Rainfall

In Dedougou, Burkina Faso, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In Dedougou, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

In Dedougou, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Dedougou, is 35.4°C (95.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
What is the least humid month?
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 14%.
What is the driest month?
In Dedougou, rain does not fall in January and December.
Does it rain in January?
In Dedougou, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 29min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Dedougou?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Dedougou, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in January: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 3min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in January: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in January
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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