January weather forecastAgege, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Agege, Nigeria, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°C (90.5°F) and min 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Agege witnesses its highest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Agege's warmest period falls in January and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 32.5°C (90.5°F).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is evaluated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 68%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

In Agege, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in January is 11h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

In Agege, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Agege, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

32.5°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.8km/h

11.6km/h

13.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.9

19.3

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average high temperature in January: 32.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 24.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average pressure in January: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average wind speed in January: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average humidity in January: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average daylight in January: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Agege, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in January: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Agege, Nigeria

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).