January weather forecastJos, Nigeria
January
Weather in January
In Jos, Nigeria, January presents clear, mostly sunny conditions. Humidity remains relatively low allowing for comfortable outdoor activities. Maximum temperatures are around 30.5°C (86.9°F), providing residents with warmth beneficial for the commencement of agricultural activities, considering the low rainfall of precisely 0mm (0"). A winding road follows these sunny days into February, maintaining similar conditions, with only modest changes in temperature. In the late evenings, the city cools off considerably, offering serene and calm weather.Temperature
Jos registers an average high-temperature of a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The anticipated average low-temperature for January, a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Jos is 24%.Rainfall
January, November and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 11h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. 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 wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in January: 30.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°C).
Average pressure in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average pressure in January: 1012.2mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in January: 9.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average humidity in January: 24%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (22%).
Average rainfall in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in January: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (284mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 10h
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June, July and August (0.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in January: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in January
Jos, Nigeria
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).
