January weather forecastMinna, Nigeria
January
Weather in January
Kicking off the year, Minna, Nigeria grapples with relatively benign weather conditions in January. Unsurprisingly, the coldest month of the year features a significant drop in temperature from 37.8°C (100°F) to 20.4°C (68.7°F). The atmosphere during January in Minna is generally dry and clear with exceptional visibility. Ease of movement and outdoor activities are further promoted by the absence of heavy rainfall. A notable feature of the January weather is that, despite the cold, its sunshine hours peak, affording residents sufficient daylight for their daily activities.Temperature
The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37.8°C (100°F), subtly varied from December's 36.7°C (98.1°F). Despite soaring daytime temperatures, Minna registers a consistent average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in January.Humidity
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 19%.Rainfall
Months with rainfall are January through November. January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Minna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.7 days and collects up to 665mm (26.18") of precipitation.Daylight
In Minna, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 38min.On the first day of January in Minna, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in January: 37.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average pressure in January: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in January: 9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.4km/h).
Average humidity in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average humidity in January: 19%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (19%).
Average rainfall in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in January: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (150mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Minna, 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 and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in January: 30 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average UV index in January: 7
The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in January: 3
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in January
Minna, Nigeria
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
