January weather forecast
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

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Weather in January

The outset of the year in Ksar el Barka, Mauritania is marked by fine weather conditions. Winds blowing at a pace ranging from 19.6km/h (12.2mph) to 32.9km/h (20.4mph), alongside an average humidity level of 20%, offer a pleasing atmosphere. Going forward, expect the weather conditions to get warmer and drier with longer daylight hours. Outdoor activities such as sightseeing and exploring the city's beauty can be best enjoyed during this time. Stargazing is also a treat given the clear night sky with cloud cover merely around 14%.

Temperature

The coldest period in Ksar el Barka, Mauritania, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a low of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Ksar el Barka is 20%.

Rainfall

In Ksar el Barka, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ksar el Barka is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of January, in Ksar el Barka, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ksar el Barka, Mauritania.

UV index

In Ksar el Barka, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 7, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Ksar el Barka?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Ksar el Barka, reaching 26.9°C (80.4°F) at the peak and 14.5°C (58.1°F) at the low.

What are January temperatures in Ksar el Barka?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Ksar el Barka, is 26.9°C (80.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Ksar el Barka?

In January, the average relative humidity is 20%.

What is the driest month in Ksar el Barka?

January and December are months without rainfall in Ksar el Barka, Mauritania.

Does it rain in Ksar el Barka in January?

In Ksar el Barka, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.

What is the average length of the day in January in Ksar el Barka?

In January, the average day length in Ksar el Barka is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ksar el Barka?

On the first day of January in Ksar el Barka, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ksar el Barka?

The months with the least sunshine in Ksar el Barka, Mauritania, are January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ksar el Barka have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ksar el Barka?

In Ksar el Barka, Mauritania, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average temperature in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (29°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average pressure in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average wind speed in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (14.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average humidity in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in January: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (35%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (15%).

Average rainfall in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average rainfall in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (19mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average rainfall days in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average sunshine days in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (20.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average UV index in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average cloud cover in January - Ksar el Barka, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

Average visibility in January - Ksar el Barka, 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).

Ksar el Barka, Mauritania

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