January weather forecast
Nouadhibou, Mauritania

January

Weather in January

The start of the year in Nouadhibou exhibits comfortable climate, with temperatures that are agreeable and wind conditions that are moderate. The first month of the year shows a slight drop in the average low temperature to 17.9°C (64.2°F) from the end of the previous year. Rainfall is at its lowest, barely reaching 1mm (0.04") throughout the month. Hence, rainfall days are rare in January, offering dry and clear conditions. The bright, sunny days create a pleasant ambiance to start the year in the city.

Temperature

January and February, with an average high-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F), are the coldest months.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 55%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January, March, April and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.

Sunshine

January, March, October through December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
The months of January and February see the lowest levels of Nouadhibou's temperatures, averaging a high of 21.7°C (71.1°F).
What are the temperatures in January?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month?
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Nouadhibou, the average relative humidity in January is 55%.
What is the driest month?
The months with the least rainfall are January, March, April and December Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.
How much does it rain in January?
In Nouadhibou, in January, during 0.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
January, March, October through December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouadhibou have in January?
In Nouadhibou, Mauritania, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 5, January is the month with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (21.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in January: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (32km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (21.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in January: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (8.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, March, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (19.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 13).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Nouadhibou, 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).

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