January weather forecastIpele, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Ipele, Nigeria, is another torrid winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and an average high of 36.6°C (97.9°F).

Temperature

Ipele's temperature peaks during January and February, with an average high-temperature of 36.6°C (97.9°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ipele, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222 days and collects up to 650mm (25.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Ipele is 9.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Peak temperatures are observed in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 36.6°C (97.9°F).

In January, in Ipele, the average high-temperature is 36.6°C (97.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is computed to be 43°C (109.4°F).

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

In January, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 11h and 46min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability 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

35.8°C

36.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.5km/h

6.1km/h

6.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

23.9

22.8

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average high temperature in January: 36.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (36.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average pressure in January: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average wind speed in January: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average humidity in January: 47%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ipele, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Ipele, Nigeria

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (5km).