January weather forecastKankossa, Mauritania
January
Weather in January
The beginning of the year in Kankossa, Mauritania sees temperatures fluctuating between 16°C (60.8°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F), with the latter being the highest recorded temperature for the month. Gentle breezes are common during the day, often amplifying the heat. While there's a negligible amount of rainfall, the month sees a reasonable amount of sunshine daily. The pressure and humidity stay balanced, resulting in a mostly dry and sunny month. The UV index stays moderate that encourages locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.Temperature
Kankossa's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and lows of 16°C (60.8°F).Humidity
In Kankossa, the average relative humidity in January is 18%.Rainfall
In Kankossa, rain does not fall in January, February, November and December.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 18min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average high temperature in January: 30.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 16°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).
Average pressure in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average pressure in January: 1014.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average wind speed in January: 15.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).
Average humidity in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average humidity in January: 18%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).
Average rainfall in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average rainfall in January: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 9h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- Average cloud cover in January: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in January
Kankossa, Mauritania
- 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).
