January weather forecast
Ikare-Akoko, Nigeria

January is when Ikare-Akoko, Nigeria, experiences relatively cooler temperatures compared to the impending heat in February. There is lower humidity, contrasted with the average 56% seen in February, leading to a comfortable climate. Rainfall is also minimal. The highest temperature rises to 36°C (96.8°F) while the lowest is around 20.5°C (68.9°F), and the city receives about 7mm (0.28") of rainfall throughout the month. As the daylight stretches nearly 12 hours, individuals can enjoy a good amount of sunshine.

Temperature

With the advent of January, Ikare-Akoko experiences an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Ikare-Akoko sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in January, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during January is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

In Ikare-Akoko, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Ikare-Akoko, during the entire year, the rain falls for 224.3 days and collects up to 910mm (35.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ikare-Akoko, the average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.