January weather forecastOwena, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Owena, Nigeria, is another sweltering winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and a low temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In Owena, Nigeria, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.9 rainfall days, and 1136mm (44.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of January, in Owena, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:47 WAT.

Sunshine

In Owena, the average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Owena, January is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and a low of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.3°C (97.3°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

In Owena, the average relative humidity in January is 53%.

In Owena, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 11h and 46min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:47 WAT.

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

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

In Owena, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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

36.2°C

36.3°C

35.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.8km/h

5.3km/h

6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.6

19.5

7.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average high temperature in January: 36.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average pressure in January: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average wind speed in January: 4.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average humidity in January: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average rainfall in January: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (152mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Owena, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in January: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Owena, Nigeria

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (5km).