January weather forecast
Eruna Lagbe, Nigeria

January in Eruna Lagbe, Nigeria, is a sweltering winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°C (72.5°F) and max 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

Eruna Lagbe, Nigeria, transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Eruna Lagbe experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in January, settling on an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, January is the least humid month in Eruna Lagbe, Nigeria.

Rainfall

In Eruna Lagbe, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Eruna Lagbe, there are 230.2 rainfall days, and 1030mm (40.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Eruna Lagbe, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Eruna Lagbe are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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 UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.