January weather forecastAsmara, Eritrea
January
Weather in January
In comparison with other months, January in Asmara, Eritrea, presents a relatively cool and dry climate. The weather is dominated by clear skies, as indicated by the 11% cloud coverage, allowing for 11.3 hours of daylight and 9.9 hours of sunshine. Wind speed averages 7.8km/h (4.8mph), with gusts powering up to 10.5km/h (6.5mph). The pressure stands at an average of 1013.8mb. The start of the year is ideal for outdoor activities as the temperatures and rainfall are manageable.Temperature
Asmara ushers in January with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Asmara experiences an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) in the month of January.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 62%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Asmara is 11h and 20min.On the first day of January in Asmara, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Asmara are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average high temperature in January: 23.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 14°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).
Average pressure in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average pressure in January: 1013.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average humidity in January: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).
Average rainfall in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average rainfall in January: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (150mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (1.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average UV index in January: 5
The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- Average cloud cover in January: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in January
Asmara, Eritrea
- 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).
