January weather forecast
Walatah, Mauritania

In Walatah, the weather in January presents with resale high temperatures that remain constant between 29°C (84.2°F) during the day and drop down to a low of approximately 17°C (62.6°F) at night. This period illustrates a transition from the end of the year's chill into the initial stages of the year's warm spell. Slight fluctuations in both temperature and daylight hours occur, yet no particular rainfall events are noted, making the region dry and welcoming for various outdoor activities. Despite the absence of rain, sunlight is ample - a sign of a semi-arid climate. The weather remains fairly stable and predictable during the January season.

Temperature

Walatah sees its lowest temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

January is the last month it rains in Walatah. Throughout January, Walatah collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Walatah, 169mm (6.65") of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of January, in Walatah, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through May, August, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in January translates into this advice:
Refrain from exposing skin and eyes. Without protection, they can get damaged rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.