January weather forecastOdogun, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Odogun, Nigeria, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Odogun sees its peak of temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Odogun, in January, during 8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Odogun, Nigeria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 216.6 days and collects up to 1013mm (39.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Odogun, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Odogun are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Odogun, January and December are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

In Odogun, 32°C (89.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 25°C (77°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

The least humid month in Odogun is January, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

The average relative humidity in January in Odogun is 69%.

In January, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout January, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 11h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Odogun, Nigeria, is 9.6h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Odogun, Nigeria, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to 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

32°C

31.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.1km/h

11.9km/h

14.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.5

21.1

13.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average high temperature in January: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Odogun, 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 (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average wind speed in January: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average rainfall in January: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (203mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Odogun, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in January: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Odogun, Nigeria

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).