January weather forecast
Oraukwu, Nigeria

January in Oraukwu, Nigeria, is a very hot winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.9°C (96.6°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Oraukwu marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), hardly different from December's 34.9°C (94.8°F). January's nights exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 47%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In January, in Oraukwu, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oraukwu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.1 days and collects up to 1279mm (50.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Oraukwu is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Oraukwu.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.