January weather forecastKuto, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another sweltering winter month in Kuto, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°C (98.6°F) and min 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

January proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) and a minimum temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Kuto, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Kuto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 242.8 days and collects up to 893mm (35.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kuto, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

In Kuto, 37°C (98.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.5°C (72.5°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 49°C (120.2°F).

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 56%.

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

In Kuto, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

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

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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

36.1°C

37°C

36.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7.2km/h

8.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.5

22.2

11.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average high temperature in January: 37°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (37°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average pressure in January: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average wind speed in January: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average humidity in January: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kuto, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Kuto, Nigeria

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and April (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).