January weather forecast
Maroua, Cameroon

January

Weather in January

The initial month of the year in Maroua, Cameroon, sees mild climatic changes from the preceding month. January weather sports a high temperature of 33.6°C (92.5°F) and pleasant lows of 18.9°C (66°F). The month witnesses minimal cloud cover at 1% and relative humidity resting at 17%. The city's inhabitants enjoy an average of 11.6 daylight hours, coupled with 8.7 sunshine hours, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities. The absence of rainfall factors in the low humidity, reinforcing the predominantly dry and sunny weather.

Temperature

Upon the beginning of January, Maroua's high-temperatures register at a still hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Maroua anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) in January.

Humidity

In Maroua, the average relative humidity in January is 17%.

Rainfall

In Maroua, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Maroua is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Maroua, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in January?
In January, in Maroua, the average high-temperature is 33.6°C (92.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 17%.
What is the driest month?
In Maroua, Cameroon, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Maroua have in January?
In Maroua, Cameroon, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.7h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in January?
In Maroua, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average temperature in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average pressure in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average wind speed in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average humidity in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in January: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average rainfall in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (154mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average rainfall days in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average sunshine days in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in January: 31 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.6 days).

Average UV index in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average UV index in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average cloud cover in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in January: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January - Maroua, Cameroon
Average visibility in January
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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