January weather forecast
Pensa, Burkina Faso

January

Weather in January

January marks the beginning of the dry season in Pensa, Burkina Faso when the blazing sun shines for 7.6 hours a day and temperatures range between 17.9°C (64.2°F) at the lower end and 32.6°C (90.7°F) at the upper end. A noticeable change from the preceding month is the dwindling humidity, reaching as low as 12%, making this one of the driest months of the year. Additionally, wind speeds are relatively high during January, commanding significant attention from those sensitive to such conditions. The city remains under a clear sky most of the time, with an average cloud cover of just 7%.

Temperature

Pensa's January weather reaches an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and an average low of 17.9°C (64.2°F), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 12%.

Rainfall

January, March, November and December are months without rainfall in Pensa.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In Pensa, the average sunshine in January is 7.6h.

UV index

In Pensa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
January is the month when Pensa experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 17.9°C (64.2°F).
How hot is it in January?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Pensa, is 32.6°C (90.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 17.9°C (64.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 12%.
What is the driest month?
January, March, November and December are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in January?
In Pensa, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In Pensa, the average day length in January is 11h and 26min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in January: 12%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (10%).

Average rainfall in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in January: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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