January weather forecast
Jos, Nigeria

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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

The advent of January presents an average high-temperature of a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Jos registers a marked temperature plunge to a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F) during the cool January nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 24%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Jos is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Jos, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, 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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Jos, Nigeria, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Jos in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Jos, is 30.5°C (86.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Jos?

In Jos, Nigeria, the average relative humidity in January is 24%.

What is the driest month in Jos?

January, November and December are months without rainfall in Jos, Nigeria.

Does it rain in Jos in January?

In Jos, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.

How many hours of daylight does Jos have in January?

In January, the average day length is 11h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Jos?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, in Jos, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Jos?

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jos have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Jos is 10h.

How high is the UV index in January in Jos?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average pressure in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average humidity in January
Jos, Nigeria

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average rainfall days in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Jos, Nigeria

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jos, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average UV index in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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Average visibility in January
Jos, Nigeria

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).

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