January weather forecast
Ajalli, Nigeria

January in Ajalli, Nigeria, is a torrid winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.9°C (96.6°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The commencement of January introduces an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. A dramatic downturn marks the January nights in Ajalli, with lows averaging at a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 47%, January is the least humid month in Ajalli.

Rainfall

In January, in Ajalli, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ajalli, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.1 days and collects up to 1279mm (50.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of January, in Ajalli, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ajalli.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.