January weather forecast
Krakrama, Nigeria

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Krakrama, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F), is recognized as the warmest.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Krakrama, in January, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 310.7 rainfall days, and 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Krakrama, Nigeria, is 9.4h.

UV index

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.