January weather forecast
Sanam, Niger

January

Weather in January

Sanam, Niger begins the year with widely drastic temperature fluctuations, reaching a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and potentially plummeting to a low of 16.2°C (61.2°F). The relative humidity remains quite low at 14%, so one can expect the air to be much less moist than in subsequent months. The month distinguishes itself displaying no evidence of rainfall throughout the entire period, which is also witnessed in both November and December. The calm winds of January make it a great time to visit Sanam without the risk of turbulent climatic conditions. The city enjoys the start of the year under almost clear skies, with only a humble 6% cloud coverage.

Temperature

The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), subtly varied from December's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Sanam's January nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a refreshing 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Sanam is 14%.

Rainfall

In Sanam, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Sanam, is 31.3°C (88.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity in Sanam is 14%.
What is the driest month?
January through March, November and December are months without rainfall.
How many hours of daylight does Sanam have in January?
In Sanam, Niger, the average day length in January is 11h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanam, Niger.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sanam, Niger
Average temperature in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°C).

Average pressure in January - Sanam, Niger
Average pressure in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sanam, Niger
Average wind speed in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sanam, Niger
Average humidity in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average humidity in January: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in January - Sanam, Niger
Average rainfall in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (78mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sanam, Niger
Average rainfall days in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanam, Niger
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sanam, Niger
Average sunshine days in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average sunshine days in January: 31 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January - Sanam, Niger
Average UV index in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Sanam, Niger
Average cloud cover in January
Sanam, Niger
  • Average cloud cover in January: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January - Sanam, Niger
Average visibility in January
Sanam, Niger
  • 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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